Thang-Ta workshop commences
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 07, 2011:
A 10 day non residential workshop on Physical and Spiritual Aspects of Thang-Ta organised by the Hula Sindamshang, Keishamthong Laisom Leirak commenced today at the Government Dance College at Konung Mamang, Imphal.
Deputy Director, Arts and Culture, Waikhom Mera graced the opening function as chief guest.
State awardee Birjit Ngangomba and Principal, Government Dance College Adhikarimayum Ranjit attended as guests of honour.
Principal, Hula Sindamshang Khaidem Manmohan presided over the function.
Adhikarimayum Ranjit stressed on the need of exclusion of martial arts from the traditional Thang-Ta.
Inclusion of foreign martial arts into the traditional culture will bring shame to the Thang-Ta artistes of the state, he said.
Floral tributes were paid to the founder of Hula Sindamshang, Sinam Debasish and Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra as part of the opening ceremony.