💃 The Kanglei Indigenous Martial Arts and Cultural Society (KIMACS) organised its 3rd State-Level Inter-School Manipuri Dance Competition on Manipuri Patriotic Songs 2026 at the Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre, Palace Compound, Imphal, on Sunday.
Held under the theme “Let Us Stand Firm to Protect Our Society,” the competition brought together students from various educational institutions to showcase their skills in Manipuri dance and cultural expression.
Art and Culture and Tourism Minister Khuraijam Loken Singh, Wangkhei MLA Thangjam Arunkumar, Joint Director of Art and Culture G. Dharmadas Sharma and KIMACS Vice-President Thangjam Suraj Meitei attended the programme.
Minister Loken appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of passing traditional knowledge and cultural practices to younger generations.
KIMACS General Secretary R.K. Leninsana said the annual competition began in 2024 following a survey and awareness campaign on the status of traditional Jagoi (Manipuri dance) and Thang-Ta among educational institutions.
