Dancer Darshana Jhaveri will explain the nuances of Manipuri in a session to be held today, while next week, Sohini Ray will trace its journey from temples to the stage The session to be held ...

“Manipuri is still a living dance form,” says Sinam Basu Singh, a Manipuri dance exponent who is in the city with his troupe as part of a SPIC-MACAY programme to bring the arts to young student.

Priti Patel, renowned Manipuri dancer, says the dance form is manifestation of a deeply ritualistic tradition Updated - July 11, 2016 10:52 pm IST . ARCHANA NATHAN.

The Manipur State Commission for the Scheduled Tribes (MSCST) observed its 2nd Foundation Day today at Sangai Hall, Hotel ...

Imphal (Manipur) [India], Feb. 18 (ANI): Festivals in the northeast region reflect the varied beliefs and value systems of numerous communities and showcase their cultures. Therefore, to preserve ...

by FAUBION BOWERS. 1. NOWHERE in India do people practice the arts of dance, drama, music, and their combined form, opera, so widely as in the princely state of Manipur.

India News: Old-timers say there was a time when if you stood in the heart of Imphal, you could hear the sounds of ritual music, drums and dance floating in from .

Follow TNM's WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Renowned Manipuri classical dancer and Padma Shri recipient ...

The distant state of Manipur is perhaps best known to Indians for its extremely graceful, delicate and exceedingly lovely dance form, Manipuri. At a time when classical dance has been diluted by ...

Therefore, to preserve the culture of these communities, a folk dance festival was recently held in Imphal which attracted a huge crowd. - Manipur organizes 'festival of folk dances' to promote ...