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IFP Bureau8 Nov 2022
IFP Editorial: It is still uncertain as to whether festivals are yielding positive results in enhancing tourism revenue for Manipur.
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IFP Editorial: It is still uncertain as to whether festivals are yielding positive results in enhancing tourism revenue for Manipur.
As part of the programme, the family members of the victims and public of Heirok paid floral tribute to the three departed souls, followed by a public meeting.
IFP Editorial: Thabal Chongba is one such occasion where the adolescent urges or itch is channelized ritually through a merry dance. It is not just of holding hands and dancing away the night with gay abandon. What one must keep in mind is, for two consecutive years we have banned the Thabal Chongba ritual or festivities.
Since March end 2020, the initial stage of the COVID pandemic in Manipur, restriction on social gatherings, including musical concerts and Thabal Chongba (traditional festival dance form of the Meetei community), was imposed by the state government
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the safety measures and restrictions imposed by the government for the welfare of all, the celebration this time around is low key. However, here are seven fascinating facts about the festival. Know all about it.
IFP Editorial: The real problem lies in blatant violation of SOPs during religious ceremonies, more particularly in marriage ceremonies. In Manipur, such ceremonies essentially means large gathering or crowds.
IFP Editorial: The yearly ritual of Thabal Chongba is not just about holding hands and dancing.
UKAL further appealed to all the Lai Haraoba committees to strictly follow the SOP and COVID-19 protocols laid down by the state government in observance of Lai Haraoba.
An order issued by chief secretary Rajesh Kumar stated that 'Yaoshang sports’ may be organised by maintaining SOPs.