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Churachandpur, Nov 19:
Preparations has begun for the grand and successful holding of the annual tourism festival of the State, the Manipur Sangai Festival 2022, Churachandpur even as the State Government has chosen Churachandpur’s border village Behiang, a spectacular offbeat tourist destination, Geljang Resort, Khugaand Lamka Public Ground to be the other venues of the festival this time.
A joint inspection for the inaugural event at Churachandpur District was held by Chinlunthang, MLA of Singhat A/C along with Thienlaljoy Gangte, ADC and Nodal Officer for Sangai Festival Celeberation, Churachandpur district; Samuel Lhungdim, SDO, Singngat and other departmental representatives today at Behiang village.
Construction of Stage, Hall and stores will begin today and parking areas have been identified and ready for the day said Thienlaljoy Gangte. Traveling arrangements will be notified later as arrangements for other amenities like accommodation, food, lodging etc. are being planned for the celebration, he added. The team also inspected the on-going repair works of Guest House and other tourist sites.
Meanwhile, Paulenlal Haokip, MLA, Saikot A/C and LM Khaute, MLA of Churachandpur A/C Mobile Road show for the promotion of Sangai Festival at Mini-Secretariat, Tuibong today at 4 pm. Hosted by Mang Taithul, the show features performances from Apaben Samte, Anggu Singsit, Muan Hangzo and Soupui.
It may be mentioned that an inaugural event for Sangai Festival, 2022 Churachandpur District will be held at border village Behiang on Nov 24 at 1 PM to be followed by the main events to be held from Nov 24 – 25 at Geljang Resort, Khuga and a grand closing ceremony at Lamka Public Ground in the evening of 26th November, 2022.
Besides, to enliven and add zing to the two sites during the festival, potential activities such as cultural shows, music concerts, live football World Cup telecast, food and handicraft stalls, motorcycle rally, hiking/trekking etc. at the sites have been explored.
