2021 in Meitei culture
2021 in Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei architecture, Meitei cinema, Meitei cuisine, Meitei dances, Meitei festivals, Meitei language, Meitei literature, Meitei music, Meitei religion, Meitei script, etc.
Events
change- 4 February: At the Rajya Sabha, Member of Parliament Leishemba Sanajaoba moved a Special Motion on the 7th day of the Parliament session to declare "Kangla" a World Heritage Site.[2]
- 6 February: A Meitei language novel "Churachand Maharajgi Imung" written by MK Binodini Devi, was published in Meitei script transliteration in Imphal.[3]
- 22 February: The government of Manipur on IMLD 2021 (International Mother Language Day 2021) said that Meitei Mayek was to replace Bengali script within 10 years within Manipur state.[4]
- 25 March: All Manipur Ethnical Socio-Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) demanded deletion of the prologue to Hijam Anganghal’s epic poetry Khamba Thoibi.[5]
- 18 June: Metal rods between the jaws of the two statues of Kangla Sha dragon lions were removed by the Government of Manipur.[1]
- 21 June: And That Is Why . . . Manipuri Myths Retold was released by Penguin Books.[6]
- 20 August: The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) showed "Umang Laigi Laikon: Sacred Groves Of Manipur" of Meitei nature worship.[7]
- 20 August: An annual celebration day of Meitei language was organised in Imphal.[8]
- 10 September: Meitei language poet Raghu Leishangthem passed away.[9]
- 15 September: The government of India released a sum of 18 crore rupees for the development of Meitei language.[10]
- 24-28 September: Meitei language short film "The Tainted Mirror" (Meitei: Motsinlaba Mingsel), directed by Romi Meitei, was awarded the "Best Short Film Award" during The Himalayan Film Festival 2021.[11]
- 4 November: A music composition of the "Rhythms of Manipur" for the year 2021-22 entitled Surgee Leichal (Meitei: ꯁꯨꯔꯒꯤ ꯂꯩꯆꯜ) was shown at the Manipuri Jagoi Marup Golden Jubilee Stage.[12]
- 21 December: Maniwood actor Wahengbam Somoraj passed away.[13]
- 29 December: Manipur State Film Development Society honoured 31 pioneers of Meitei language cinema.[14]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rods between jaws of Kangla Sha was to support structure from future damages". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Declare Kangla a world heritage site : Leishemba Sanajaoba at RS". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "MK Binodini Devi's Churachand Maharajgi Imung published in meitei mayek - Imphal, 6th February 2021".
- ↑ "IMLD 2021: Meetei Mayek to replace Bengali script within 10 years in Manipur". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Prologue to Khamba Thoibi draws flak". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "And That is Why Retellings from Manipuri mythology Book Launch". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Sacred groves of Manipur on display at IGRMS". www.thehitavada.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ Laithangbam, Iboyaima (2021-08-18). "Manipuri Language Day to be observed in Imphal". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Condolences pour in for renowned poet and writer, Raghu Leishangthem". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ Laithangbam, Iboyaima (2021-09-15). "Centre has released ₹18 crore for promotion of Manipuri language, says State Education Minister". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Manipuri Short Film 'The Tainted Mirror' Awarded At The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 | Ukhrul Times". 2021-10-01. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ "Rhythms of Manipur's composition 'Surgee Leichal' premiered". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ NewsDesk, T. N. M. (2021-12-21). "Manipur actor Wahengbam Somoraj no more; MSFDS mourns death of actor". thenewsmill.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ↑ NEWS, NE NOW (2021-12-29). "Manipur State Film Development Society to felicitate 31 pioneers of Manipuri cinema". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2024-09-23.