DIPR
Imphal, Nov 2: The State Level Kut, 2016 was celebrated under a theme “Unity Through Culture “ at 1st MR Ground with Chief Minister O.Ibobi Singh, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest yesterday.
Addressing the crowd, the Chief Guest said the Kut festival had been in existence before the advent of Christianity in the state and the Kut festival has become one of the most popular festival which occupies special place in the hearts of the people and brings together all the communities in the state. The chief guest further encourage the future generation to conserve and preserve culture, and wish that Kut being a festival for bountiful harvest , this year festival will also be a festival of peace and harmony in a true sense and harmony and progress for all community living in the state.
The Kut Voice Contest was held as a part of the celebration, where 13 contestants competed for the top spot.
TH.Lokeshore Singh, Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly ,D Korung thang , Minister (Health), Smt. MC Mary Kom, MP,(Rajya Sabha), Shri Hazi Abdul Salam, MP, Rajya Sabha,Dr.Kh. Ratankumar, M.Okendro Singh, Minister,(Education) and Shri TN.Haokip , President, MPCC attended the function as Guests of Honour and President of the function.