As a production of a five-day workshop programme for children inmates from five relief camps across Manipur, the children on Monday showcased various art forms as a production of the workshop at Lamboi Khongnangkhong Relief Camp in Imphal West.
The five-day workshop programme was organised at five different relief camps by the Spic Macay Heritage Cub, Manipur University of Culture and it was participated by a total of 355 displaced children.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the workshop held before showcasing the production, assistant professor of MUC, Nganbi Chanu, who is also the convenor of the workshop, said that the workshop was initiated as a step to heal the pain of the young inmates of relief camps through arts.
Additionally, the children are able to learn the different arts forms to stay healthy and stay connected with the culture of Manipur, she added.
Conveying the appeals for continuation of such workshops in different relief camps by various inmates, she sought the attention of the government for providing funds to continue such workshops, which gives a healing touch to the inmates.
The children at Lamboi Khongnangkhong Relief Camp showcased Lai Haraoba dance under Padmashree Elam Indira, children of Mecola Relief Camp showcased Yoga under yoga expert RK Koireng, children of Wangjing Relief Camp showcased Thang-Ta under national awardee G Biseshwor Sharma, children of Irom Meijrao Relief Camp showcased folk song under national awardee M Mangangsana and children of Akampat Relief Camp showcased hand embroidery displaced under national awardee Longjam Hemolata.
