Lamana II premiered at MDU

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 12

Lamana II (daughter of Black Mountain) a Zeliangrong drama in Rongmei dialect was today premiered at M.D.U. Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane.

It is translated, designed and directed by Star Kamei and an original play written by Budha Chingtham.

At the premiere of the show, deputy mayor of Imphal Municipal Council, Sujata Phaomei, president of Theatre Centre Manipur, Wareppa Naba, Ward No.26 corporator, Meibon Phaomei, director of the play, Star Kamei among others attended the function as presidium members.

Wareppa Naba in his presidential address said that this traditional play reflects the rich cultural heritage of Rongmei community and should be carried forward.

He expressed his concern that such indigenous tradition should be preserved and protected from further extinction. He cited examples of how some cultures of the state have slowly vanished with time.

Fearing that Rongmei culture could be next, he ensured that through arts, the culture of Rongmei will be preserved. He also said that though the government does not take notice and recognise the need to protect such cultures till date, it will with the help of arts that will knock the ears of the government.

The play is about a girl called Lamana, who came back to life from her younger sister’s body and took revenge of the family who killed her and her family.