Imphal, March 1: The “11th Festival of Thang-Ta” was celebrated yesterday at the auditorium of the Kangleipak Thang-Ta Cultural Association, Lairenpat Yairipok Road, Imphal-East. The celebration was organized under the aegis of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and Department of Art and Culture, Manipur. L Upendra Sharma, Director of J.N. Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal; Wareppa Naba, Director of Theatre Mirror and R.K. Achouba Singh (Padmashree), Former Pradhan Guru of J.N.M.D.A graced the function as Chief Guest, Special Guest and President respectively. Thang-Ta demonstration by MEEHULS, Khongman Okram Chuthek, Imphal; Huyel Lallonhg Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association, Irilbung; MISIKHOL, Khurai, Imphal; Performing Organisation of Art and Culture, Keirao Khunou, Ietc were also presented during the function.