IMPHAL, Apr 18: A 45-day training cum production of Khubak Eshei organized by the Prabhu Achouba Nupee Pala under the aegis of Ministry of Culture concluded today at the Sagolband Tera Loukrakpam Leikai.
The training concluded with a two-day festival of Pena under the aegis of Sangeet Natak Akademi organised by the same nupee pala.
Several Khubak Eshei and Pena artistes showcased their art during the day’s proceedings.
Speaking at the inaugural of the Pena festival, former president, All Manipur Working Journalists Union, L Iboyaima Singh talked on the need to encourage the indigenous musical instrument and conserved it.
Organising such festival would certainly aid in preserving and developing the endangered music instruments of the state, he said.