On the road to Parkia festival venue at New Tusom Profiling two budding singers with no support

Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, Dec 23 : A day-long travel to the last Northern Tangkhul village to attend a Parkia festival at New Tusom village with two young girls who had immense love for music was just exciting and memorable.
Although,  it was a long stormy drive, knowing them better made the journey wholesome.
This correspondent had a warm conversation with these two female singers -Yarshim Wungsek and Semmichon Kashung while journeying together.
Yarshim Wungsek who hails from Shirui village, Ukhrul said that she began singing from Class-II onward.
She went on to mention she learned music from her father Kapangkhui who is also a local musician.
Though Yarshim has not acquired any musical degree, her love for music has enabled her to play the guitar and sing musical notes appreciably.
Yarshim Wungsek, who has a husky voice and can sing high notes, disclosed that she stopped singing at the age of 13 due to health issues.
After a gap of many years,  she started singing again professionally from 2017 through the support of some renowned local artistes.
Semmichon Kashung, on the other hand who is a cover singer possesses a melodious voice but declined to explain why she is embracing music.
Semmichon,  however, stated that she will reveal her story and why she chose music through a song one day.
Both the girls, Yarshim and Semmichon mentioned that they are preparing to release their own music albums.
The financial constraint is the one main factor that is hindering the two struggling singers in pursuing their dream.
It might be mentioned that more than 10 Tangkhul artistes showcased their musical talents in the three days Parkia festival at New Tusom village.
Though there are many more Yarshims and Semmichons out there in different parts of the State with similar dreams, they may just fade and it is here that collective support and encouragement from the Government as well as the masses is highly needed.