4th State Level Tribal Cultural Festival 2015 organized by the Tribal Research Institute, Manipur began today at its office complex, Chingmeirong, Imphal.
O Ibobi Shngh, Chief Minister, Manipur, Gaikhangam, Deputy Chief Minister, Manipur, Victor Keising, Parliamentary Secretary (TA & Hills and IT), Manipur, W.L. Hangsing, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary (PHED)(TAHSC/L), Government of Manipur attended as dignitaries of today’s function.
Speaking on the occasion, O Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur said the establishment of the Tribal Research Institute, Manipur was mainly to undertake research woks on the various tribal customs and put them into written forms for preservation of the age old tribal traditions, customs and practices. Manipur is inhabited by different ethnic groups which altogether constitute the proud Manipuris and has been living together peacefully for many decades, he added.
O Ibobi further said that the theme of today’s function is very appropriate as we the people of Manipur has already witnessed many attempts made by some sections to drive wedge in our age-long unity. TRI will spare no stone unturned to do justice to its given objectives, he added.