IMPHAL, May 5: The inaugural function of Bamboo Festival which was organised by the Eastern Bamboo Production Society, Manipur was held today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal. The function was attended by H Brajamani Sharma, State Mission Director of the National Bamboo Mission (NBM), Manipur as chief guest and N Somerendro Singh, Assistant State Mission Director of NBM Manipur as president respectively.
During the function, H Brajamani Singh said that it is the first bamboo festival in Manipur and it is organised mainly to disseminate the importance of bamboo among the citizens of the state.
He further said that as our state is rich in bamboo resources, one should make use of it in various ways and as the state is still lacking in transportation, electricity and also industries, there is a long way to go; so artisan should make the value of bamboo and can make it a source of income.
He further appealed the artisan to standardise the quality of bamboo and add value to it for longevity.
He hopes bamboo festival will surely prosper in the future.