Tangkhul Folk Dance Festival held

Newmai News Network
IMPHAL, Jul 19: The 'State Level Festival of Tangkhul Folk Dance' under “Cultural function and production grant scheme” was held at the STNBA Headquarters today, which is located some 42 kms south-east of Imphal.
The festival kicked off with a prayer in the morning followed by cultural items including cultural dances, cultural songs and Tangkhul traditional fashion shows presented by Tangkhul troupes and individuals.
Aze Arts and Culture Resource Centre STNBA Headquarters organised the festival which is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
As one of the comperes said, “Life is better when we dance,” troupes after troupes took the stage and showcased their cultural items.
One unique feature noted in today’s event was that cultural troupes and audience alike came to the festival in full Tangkhul cultural attire.
Tangkhul people of the area from all walks of life engaged in the day-long event of cultural extravaganza. They gathered to rejoice in promoting their roots and came together today in the spirit of brotherhood.  
Today’s event was filled with festoons and fanfare with the showcasing of tradition and culture within the most relevant context of the present society.
As it was observed, the participants made every effort to reunite with their roots despite the drive of the fast moving world.  
The young and old rejoiced in the promotion of their tradition and culture in high spirit at the STNBA Headquarters today.