Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 02 2009:
A Hiyang Tannaba (boat race) was held today at Nahabam Takhel Khong under the joint initiative of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board and Dharmalaya Social Welfare Centre, Nahabam.
The indigenous boat race was part of the Mera Chourel Houba which started from the first day of Meetei Lunar month Mera related with bringing peace and prosperity in the state.
The Lainingthou pana of the race was led by Naorem Premchand Mangang and Lairembi pana by Mutu Ongbi Sangbannabi.
The opening function of the boat race was graced by retired deputy director YAS, H Radhacharan as chief guest.
Member of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple board, Sorokhaibam Punshingamba and Naoroijam Angamba attended as president and chief guest of the function.