18th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei Begins; CM Announces 20-30 Lakhs Grant-in-Aid Every Year for Shumang Leela Maintenance
Th. Romesh Singh
20 May, 2022 04:13 pm IST
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18th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei Begins; CM Announces 20-30 Lakhs Grant-in-Aid Every Year for Shumang Leela Maintenance
Imphal, 20th May 2022: CM N. Biren Singh announced to include Rs. 20-30 Lakhs every year in the budget as grant-in-aid for the maintenance and development of Shumang Leela today. The CM also asked his minister, Sushildro of Khurai A/C to refurbish the design of the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen (Shumang Leela Hall), the only one of its kind to be more spacious and turned into a world-class standard.
He announced the grant-in-aid on the first day of the 18th Shumang Leela Nintham Kumhei at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Festival, Palace Compound.
Meanwhile, Hon’ble Minister Sushildro said in his speech as the guest of honor of the festival that Shumang Leela plays a vital role in giving moral values to society. It also inspires people in many ways more than any other thing.
The minister also made a proposal to the Chief Minister for the up-gradation of the only Shumang Leela Hall in the state as a way of encouraging and respecting the life of the artists and the major roles they play in the upliftment of our culture and society.
Meanwhile, Hemanta, Secretary of Shumang Leela Council, praised the Chief Minister for his support and assistance to the Shumang Leela Artistes during the Covid 19 pandemic. Together, he continued, 11 parties will take part in the festival beginning today, the 20th of May 2022. The festival will continue for 11 long days till 31st May 2022.
The first day of the festival began with the play “Mou Ahum Ningol Ama” by Peace Maker Artistes Association.
A post-play talk was also held at the end of the first day with the audience to discuss the positives and negatives of Shumang Leela, the way the female artists dress, the arrangement of background music, the logical excess in the play, and the need for more emphasis/inputs on moral values. The session was moderated by the Padma Shri Naba Wareppa.
The moderator said that Shumang Leela is an inseparable part of our tradition. It should include the intangible heritage of the Meitei society. Everyone should work to include Shumang Leela in the World Cultural List. The artists and other concerns should try hard to avoid the amalgamation of other cultures to preserve the rich heritage of our own and the Shumang Leela itself.
CM Biren Singh, Minister Sushildro, Dr. Nara, Padma Shri Naba Wareppa, and other notables attended the festival.
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