Imphal, Aug 24: Commemorating the 70th Year of Pineapple Cultivation, the Xth Manipur Pineapple Festival will be set into motion at Khousabung in Churachandpur District, Manipur on August 25 & 26, 2017.
Whereas Aug 25 will be observed as “Farmer’s Day” with workshop, seminar and Pineapple contest, Aug 26 will witness the gala event, a sui generis celebration with gaeity, bash and merriment.
A 70th Year commemorative monolith would be unveiled on Aug 26, with a bevy of beauties taking the stage by storm in the evening
On the day, bevy of beauties would be taking the stage by storm at the Headquarters of Khousabung District Council Constituency in Churachandpur District of Manipur.
Khousabung, the “Capital” of “Pineapple” in Manipur is the Headquarters of 01-Khousabung DCC since 1972.
The beautiful village, abode of Pineapple is about 5kms North-West of the historic Moirang town and will be hosting the Xth State Level Manipur Pineapple Festival on August 25 & 26, 2017, that will also marked the “historic” 70th Anniversary of Pineapple Cultivation as a livelihood alternative in Manipur.
One may take along the fame Dr Kalam Road, from Moirang Power House to reach the destined destiny.
Meanwhile, the District Health Society, Churachandpur is organizing Free Medical Camp tomorrow at Khousabung as part of the Xth State Level Manipur Pineapple Festival.