Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura
Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura is a group that works for the development of Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), its literature and culture in the Indian state of Tripura and other Manipuri populated areas.
| Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura | |
|---|---|
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose/focus | for the development of Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), its literature and culture |
| Location | Tripura |
| Official languages | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
It regularly organises book release and annual prize distribution programs in Tripura.[1]
Working together with the Sahitya Akademi
In January 2024, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) organised a meeting of scholars, on the topic "Aspects of Manipuri Literature", working together with the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, in the conference hall of Tripura Students' Health Home, near Agartala Press Club, Tripura.[2][3]
Language day celebrations
The Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum Tripura (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) organised the 32nd edition of Manipuri Language Day, to honor the recognition of Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India. For the celebration, it worked together with Khowai Meira Paibi and All Khowai Meitei Apunba Lup, in Khowai New Town hall in Khowai district, Tripura. In the event, cultural and musical programmes of the Meitei people was shown.[4]
Opening of monuments
Statue of Paona Brajabashi
In April 2019, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum Tripura and Paona Brajabashi Foundation Tripura, together opened a statue of Paona Brajabashi, a freedom fighter, to the public in Gouranagar, Tripura. Visitors gave flower offerings to the statue of Paona Brajabashi, remembering his dedications and sacrifices to the freedom struggles.[5]
Statue of Nupi Lan
In 2023, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) and Manipuri Literary & Cultural Forum, Tripura, collectively opened a statue of Nupilan to the public, at Gournagar in Khowai district, Tripura.[6]
Honouring freedom fighters, martyrs and patriots
Khongjom Day celebration
In April 2021, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura, organised the Khongjom Day celebration, honouring the heroes of the Anglo Manipuri war, at Paona Brajabashi Park, Gournagar in Tripura.[7][8]
Patriots' day celebrations
In August 2021, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura and Meira Paibi, Khowai, together celebrated Patriots' Day in the Paona Brajabasi Park, Khowai Meitei village, Gouranagar of Tripura. People gave flower offerings to Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and other martyrs of Meitei community of the Anglo-Manipur War.[9][10]
Honouring Nupi Lan
Every year, in December, the Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum Tripura, and All Manipur United Clubs' Organization (AMUCO), together organise the Nupi Lan Memorial Day of the two historic movements of the brave mothers of Manipur against the British Empire, in Gitanjali Auditorium in Agartala.[11][12][13][14]
Birth anniversary of Major Paona Brajabashi
In December every year, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura, organises the birth anniversary of Major Paona Brajabashi, at Abhoynagar and Goumagar in Khowai district of Tripura.[15][16]
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References
- ↑ "Book release and prize distribution function held in Tripura : 25th jan21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Symposium on 'Aspects of Manipuri literature' held : 29th jan24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Symposium on Manipuri literature organised". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Manipuri Language Day to be held at Tripura : 19th aug23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Paona Brajabashi statue unveiled in Tripura : 24th apr19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Nupilan statue unveiled at Gournagar". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Rich tributes paid to brave sons on Khongjom Day : 24th apr21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Rich tributes paid to brave sons on Khongjom Day". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Patriots' Day observed in Tripura : 14th aug21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Manipur Patriot's Day Observed at Tripura : 15th aug19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "82nd Nupi Lan Memorial Day observed at Tripura, Pune". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "82nd Nupi Lan Memorial Day observed at Tripura, Pune : 14th dec21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Nupi Lan Memorial Day observed at Tripura : 14th dec19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "AMUCO to observe Nupi Lal Day in Tripura, Assam : 03rd dec22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "Tribute paid to Paona Brajabashi in Tripura : 21st dec22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ↑ "188th birth anniversary of Paona Brajabashi celebrated at Tripura". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
Other websites
- "Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura" (PDF). sahitya-akademi.gov.in.