14th Ningtham Kumhei Shumang Leela Festival 2017 kicks off

14th Ningtham Kumhei Shumang Leela Festival 2017 kicks off

Shumang Leela is another form of education: Jayantakumar

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 14

The 14th edition of the  Ningtham Kumhei Shumang Leela Festival 2017 commenced today at Iboyaima Shumang ,Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound. The festival is organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council(MSSLC),

Arts and culture minister, L. Jayantakumar inaugurated the festival and said that Shumang Leela is an unique art form which educates the masses in many aspects.

Expressing his fondness for Shumang Leela and the performing arts, he said the performances by the artists and the messages that it carried  was relished and such plays had always been an integral part of his childhood days. He however lamented that there is meagre funds for development of art and culture department especially for the Shumang Leela. He assured that all possible help will be given from his side for the further development of the dramatic union in their future endeavours.

 The 14-day Shumang Leela festival will be participated by 14 organisations .The first day of the festival was opened by Nongin Shumang Leela Artistes Association with their play called ‘Nungshibi Hu’. On the second day Apunba Artistes Association will play ‘Thamoi Ama’.

MLA of,Naoriya Pakhanglakpa constituency, Soibam Subhaschandra Singh and president of MSCU, L. Tompishak Singh attended the programme as president and guest of honour respectively. A souvenir of the 14-day Shumang Leela festival was released as part of the inaugural function.

14th Ningtham Kumhei Shumang Leela Festival 2017 kicks off

Shumang Leela is another form of education: Jayantakumar

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Dec 14

The 14th edition of the  Ningtham Kumhei Shumang Leela Festival 2017 commenced today at Iboyaima Shumang ,Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound. The festival is organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council(MSSLC),

Arts and culture minister, L. Jayantakumar inaugurated the festival and said that Shumang Leela is an unique art form which educates the masses in many aspects.

Expressing his fondness for Shumang Leela and the performing arts, he said the performances by the artists and the messages that it carried  was relished and such plays had always been an integral part of his childhood days. He however lamented that there is meagre funds for development of art and culture department especially for the Shumang Leela. He assured that all possible help will be given from his side for the further development of the dramatic union in their future endeavours.

 The 14-day Shumang Leela festival will be participated by 14 organisations .The first day of the festival was opened by Nongin Shumang Leela Artistes Association with their play called ‘Nungshibi Hu’. On the second day Apunba Artistes Association will play ‘Thamoi Ama’.

MLA of,Naoriya Pakhanglakpa constituency, Soibam Subhaschandra Singh and president of MSCU, L. Tompishak Singh attended the programme as president and guest of honour respectively. A souvenir of the 14-day Shumang Leela festival was released as part of the inaugural function.

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