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This article is about the notable events, related to Shumang Kumhei (Meitei: ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯀꯨꯝꯍꯩ), also known as Shumang Leela (Meitei: ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯂꯤꯂꯥ), a traditional Meitei theatrical art form, happened in 2020s.

Events

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2020

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2021

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  • 6th July: Manipur Government planned to use ‘Shumang Leela’ theatre to spread public awareness against COVID-19, by showing a play titled ‘Keidoubagi Kidoino’ (transl. There is no need to fear), directed by Sangeet Natak Akademi award winner Sougrakpam Hemanta to stop misinformation on the virus.[1]
  • 11th July: The premier show of Shumang Kumhei “Keidoubagi Kidoino”, a COVID-19 awareness media advocacy campaign, produced by Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Manipur under the initiative of Chief Minister, was organized at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound in Imphal.[2]
  • 20th August: The blessing ceremony for Shumang Leela titled "Mei Iklaba Thamoi" based on the life story of Tokyo Olympics Silver Medallist, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, was organized at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound in Imphal.[3]
  • 22nd September: A Shumang Leela play called "Mei Iklaba Thamoi" (transl. An ignited heart), based on the life and work of Tokyo Olympics medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu was shown in Imphal.[4]
  • 20th October: Manipur Governor inaugurated All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 20-21 in Imphal.[5]

2022

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  • 4th January: The premier show of the Sumang Lila titled 'Ima Macha' was performed by Time Star Artists Union at Langmeidong Maning Awang Leikai in Kakching district.[6]
  • 13th April: Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) gave the Thokchom Iboyaima Award 2022 to director, producer and artist Moirangthem Bhorot Singh, during the observance of 22nd Shumang Leela Day held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal.[7]
  • 30th August: The 50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound in Imphal.[8][9]
  • 11th September: Sangai Artist Association performed Laklaroi Amuk Hanna Yeningtha at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound in Imphal.[10]
  • 12th September: Sanaleibak Nachom Artist Association performed 'Wakhal Eronba' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal.[11]
  • 29th October: Tributes were paid to Shumang Leela female artist, Late Namoijam Lata Leima from Maharabi Awang Leikai, Imphal West district.[12]
  • 29th November: International Shumang Leela Festival, 2022, organized as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival, was concluded at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal East district.[13]
  • 29th December: Sanaleibak Nachom Artist Association performed "Khunai Mai Taba" at 19th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal from 24th December 2022 to 04th January 2023.[14]

2023

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  • 10th February: 51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2022-23 started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal.[15]

2024

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  • 18th January: The month-long workshop cum production on women's Shumang Leela folk play "Haoba Konu", organized by Yangam Leirak Nupi Leela Association, Heirangoi-thong, Imphal West district, was concluded at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal.[16]
  • 5th March: Shumang Leela actor and director Oinam Thoiba, passed away at the age of 70.[17]
  • 12th April: After a long gap of nearly a year due to the ethnic crisis in Manipur, the Shumang Leela traditional art form, was resumed with the performance of the play “Mutlaroidaba Machu” by the Peace Maker Artists’ Association, as a part of the 24th Shumang Leela Day at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal East district.[18]
  • 7th July: Management Committee of the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council announced the newly elected executive members for the term 2024-28.[19]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Manipur govt plans to use 'Shumang Leela' theatre form to spread Covid awareness". The Indian Express. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  2. ↑ "CM notes Shumang Kumhei role in shaping public opinion". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  3. ↑ "Blessing ceremony of Mei Iklaba Thamoi' held : 21st aug21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  4. ↑ "Manipur's popular Shumang Leela play on Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu premiered". assamtribune.com. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  5. ↑ "Manipur Governor inaugurates All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 20-21".
  6. ↑ "Premier show of shumang leela 'Ima Macha' held". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  7. ↑ "Moirangthem Bhorot Singh conferred with Thokchom Iboyaima Award 2022". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  8. ↑ "50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 begins".
  9. ↑ "All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 - GKToday". www.gktoday.in. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  10. ↑ "'Laklaroi Amuk Hanna Yeningtha' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival :: 11th September 2022 ~ Pictures from Manipur". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  11. ↑ "'Wakhal Eronba' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival :: 12th September 2022 ~ Pictures from Manipur". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  12. ↑ "Tributes paid to Shumang Leela female artist, late Namoijam Lata Leima". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  13. ↑ "International Shumang Leela Festival 2022 closes with plans to make the event 'more attractive'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  14. ↑ "19th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen :: 24 December 2022 to 04 January 2023 ~ Pictures from Manipur". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  15. ↑ "51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off".
  16. ↑ "Workshop cum production on 'Haoba Konu' wraps up". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  17. ↑ Bishwajit, Aribam (2024-03-05). "Renowned Shumang Leela actor, director Oinam Thoiba passes away at 70". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  18. ↑ "Shumang Lila returns after year-long gap". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
  19. ↑ Gita, Konthoujam (2024-07-07). "Shumang Leela Council announces new Executive Members". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2024-09-25.
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