Funga Wari Contest IMPFO 2007

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Funga Wari Contest IMPFO

Funga Wari Contest
By International Manipuri progressive forum (IMPFO)

Extension Notice on May 29th , 2007

In view of popular suggestion and advice from a wide section of manipuris all over the world, the last date of submission of Funga Waaris for the international online funga-waari competition has been extended till the 31st of July.

We in IMPFO appreciate and thank everyone who has given us continued support and solidarity towards our humble effort of highlighting our traditional values and customs through the medium of our Folk tales.

We request one and all to continue the support and write the funga waaris, thereby giving our youths a chance to have an easy access to our age old traditional customs, beliefs and morale.

Please submit your funga waari along with valid email, contact address and phone number to [email protected]

Thanks.

Santosh Sougrakpam
General Secretary, IMPFO

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Original Notice on March 19th , 2007

The newly formed "International Manipuri progressive forum (IMPFO)”, UK announces the first ever international online competition on folk tales of Manipur (funga Waari) to promote our indigenous customs and traditional values.

IMPFO request one and all to participate in this unique event for a chance to bring forth our invaluable, nostalgic but endangered Funga-Waris to the forefront, making it an easy access to today’s youths.

Participants can send their stories (in English language) on folk tales based in Manipur, with a minimum of 1000 words, along with valid email, contact address and phone number to [email protected] before 30th may 2007.

The First, second and third prizes will carry cash awards of 10,000 rupees, 6,000 rupees and 4,000 rupees respectively, in addition to several consolation prizes. Prize winning entries will be published in prominent Manipuri websites and dailies.

IMPFO was formed with an aim to act as a Platform for all Manipuris who believe in the concept of constructive patriotism.

The forum aims to promote the Manipuris as one of the smartest, warmest, tolerant, competent, peace loving and hardworking citizens of the world by conducting comprehensive leadership and teamwork training camps, personality development programmes, communication skills courses, career guidance courses and training programmes on essential skills like ironing, driving motor vehicle, table manners, etiquettes and conducting basic health and first aid training (including Cardio pulmonary Resuscitations) for relevant individuals.

The executive committee IMPFO comprises of
Dr Krishnananda Samurailatpam - President
Dr Bishwajeet Elangbam - International relations coordinator
Santosh Sougrakpam- General Secretary
Sumeet Nongthombam- Treasurer

IMPFO plans to take up many social cultural and academic activities in the near future and suggestions and advice from all like minded fellow Manipuris will be highly appreciated.

Regards

The above information is provided by Santosh Sougrakpam (santosh.sougrakpam at gmail.com ), General Secretary, IMPFO . This announcement was webcasted on March 19th , 2007
Re-announced for Extension on May 29th 2007

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