Manipur: Indigenous People’s Cultural Exchange Festival Held in Kamjong District

CHADONG: A two-day Cultural Exchange Festival was inaugurated today at Chadong under the Kamjong District to strengthen the ties between various Indigenous communities of the state.

The Indigenous People's Forum, Manipur (IPFM), acting on behalf of the Tourism Department, Government of Manipur, organized the program with the theme 'Manipur United by Diversity.'

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said that standing united by every Indigenous community is crucial to protecting Manipur from any threat. Celebrating such a cultural exchange program would pave the way for enhancing the age-old relationship between various Indigenous communities of the state.

He appreciated the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, CAPFs, CSOs, and volunteers for destroying poppy plantations in the state and expressed his commitment to continue the war on drugs mission. 

Chairman of IPFM, Ashang Kasar, said that the main objective of organizing the first-ever cultural exchange program in the state is to promote, preserve, and keep all indigenous communities united. 

The cultural festival was attended by Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam, CAF and PD Minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Shri Kashim Vashum, Chairperson Manipur Building and Other Construction Board K. Sarat Kumar, Head Man of Chadong Village Wungnaoyo Kasar, Secretary (Tourism) Naorem Praveen Singh, Tourism Department Director W. Ibohal Singh, Apunba Ima Keithel Lup, high-ranking police officials, and villagers, among others.

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