IMPHAL, April 17: As in other parts of the world, the World Heritage Day was also observed today at the Kangla Fort.
The state archaeology, department of Art and Culture organised a state level painting competition for children to observe the day.
Commissioner of Art and Culture, RK Nimai; retd superintendent of state Archaeology, O Kumar and director of Art and Culture K Sobita were present as chief guest, guest of honor and president respectively.
During the function O Kumar said that our civilization is illustrated by our heritage.
And to preserve our significance, heritage sites are important, he asserted.
K Dinamani Singh said that the painting competition will help garner support to the efforts to safeguard and preserve our heritage.
Students participating in today’s competition will be encouraged to recognize the value of heritage which they will further spread to their families and friends, he elaborated.
Although the state has many important sites, due to financial constraint, it is facing difficulties in conducting preservation works, he said.
Today’s painting competition was conducted in three categories –for class I to IV; for Class V to VII and for Class VIII to X.
Khaidem Kristina from Kiddies Corner High School (Class V), Onia Konsam from Nongpok Maheikol (Class-III) and Robartsu Laishram from Regular English high school (Class-II) were adjudged the first, second and third prize winners in the first category.
In second category, Malemnganba Waikhom from Shishu Nistha Neketan (Class VII), Wangthoi Angom from Eden Public school (Class VII) and Telen Khaidem from DEV public school (Class VI) were adjudged first, second and third prize winners.
In third category, Ksh Gopinath singh from Bhaktivedanta Institute Mission Hr Sec School (Class VIII) Jackson Akoijam from Arica school (Class IX) and M Sanatomba from Sacred Heart hr sec school (Class X) were adjudged winners of the first, second and third prizes.