Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 15:
A Gaan-Ngai programme was held yesterday at Toubul Kabui village (Leikai) in Bishnupur district United People�s Front (UPF), Manipur president Y Devadutta as chief guest and village Khullakpa as president and other dignitaries as guests of honour.
Cultural dances and exchange of gifts were main highlight of the programme.
Speaking at the occasion as chief guest, Devadutta stressed on respecting each other religion and culture among the various ethnic groups of people living in Manipur for strengthening unity and integrity.
The mistake committed by the administration should not cause animosity among the people in their endeavour to march forward together, he noted.
In his presidential address, the village Khullakpa said �we are born in Manipur and should think for the welfare of Manipur�.
There is close affinity between the Meiteis and the Kabuis and the relationship between the two is inseparable�.
The programme concluded with a traditional game played between the boys and the girls.