Update 1: Manipur Tourism Festival 2009 – showcasing rich Manipuri culture

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Dec 142009
 

Manipur Tourism Festival 2009 has started with fanfare on Friday at Hafta Kangjeibung in Imphal.Manipur

The festival is one of the main platforms to display the uniqueness of the culture of Manipur. Manipur festival aims at promoting tourism in the north-east by showcasing the richness of the Manipuri culture and heritage, by portraying its art and culture and exhibiting crafts, indigenous sports along with tourist spots of the state.

In all, 300 stalls including representatives from outside the state have participated in the festival. The most attractive aspect of the festival this time is the participation from Thailand.

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Manipur Tourism Festival 2009 in a New Look

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Dec 052009
 

The Manipur Tourism Festival 2009 is going to be held at the Hatta Kangjeibung ( Palace ground), Imphal East from December 10 to 19.manipur-tourism

Highlights of this year`s festival:

  • Showcasing of extreme sports like BMX cycles
  • Demonstration cum friendly competition will be held by the expert cyclists from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, apart from local talents
  • Adventure tours: cycles expedition from Imphal to Ukhrul, Siroy Lily and Dzuko valley areas will be held.
  • Different items of foods including from Myanmar are also going to be made available at different stalls.
  • Indigenous sports like Polo (Sagol Kangjei) will be played
  • Display of famous dances like Raj Leela and other tribal dances

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