Birth anniversary observed

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jul 28: The 127th birth anniversary observance of Mahakavi Hijam Anganghal cum one day seminar on Matamgee Yaolda Mahakavi Anganghalgee Khorirol, was held at Manipur Press Club today, by Tungee Yaifanaba Shemba Kanglup Samurou under the aegis of Governor’s Secretariat, Raj Bhavan.
During the event, Oja Nahakpam Aruna was honoured by the organizing committee as the best selling writer of the year.
The event was attended by Sahitya Akademi Awardee Professor Jodha Chandra Sanasam, Assistant Professor of Manipur University of Culture Makhonmani Mongsaba and Assistant Commandant 6th Manipur Rifle L Kunjeshwar Sharma as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Later in the evening session, a one day seminar on Matamgee Yaolda Mahakavi Anganhgalgee Khorirol was held with Professor Kh Kunjo as the moderator of the first session.
During the session, Loitongbam Brajamohan presented his speech on Khamba Thoibi Sheireng Da Tariba Wayen (Bichar) Gee Masak, Dr Nongmaithem Pramodini on Khamba Thoiba Sheireng Amasung Manipurgee Yelhou Mashannshing, research scholar MU Thingnam Joyshree on Khamba Thoibi Sheireng Da Chaoba Nongthonbagee Mafam and guest lecturer, Dance and Music Department Manipur University Thounaojam Geetarani on Mahakavi Anganghalgee Khamba Thoibi Sheireng Da Thoibi.
Professor Nabachandra was the moderator of the second session during which Maibam Nabakishore Singh presented his speech on Anganghalgee Shingen Indu Da Nungshibagee Saklon, Dr Chirom Rajketan on Hijam Anganghalgee Sheirengshingna Eikhoida Piriba Yaifaba Amasung Maipakpagi Paojel and Wahengbam Kumari Chanu on Kumja Marifunithoigee Tungda Mahakavigee Khorjeigee Mapal.