Consulate General of India
Hambantota
Press Release
25th May 2015
“Manipuri Classical Dance” performance at Hambantota
on 5th, June 2015
Consulate General of India, Hambantota in collaboration with Peacock Beach Hotel would be organizing three “Manipuri Classical Dance” performance by renowned Indian Manipuri Dancer Mr. Wangkhem Lokendrajit Singh and his troupe on 5th June, 2015 at 1800 hrs as per details given below:
· On 5th June 2015 at Hambantota City (Mahanaga Hall) the cultural programme will be inaugurated by Hon. Minister of Education (Southern Province) Mr. Chandima Rasaputhra at 1800 hrs. The performance is expected to be attended by Southern Provincial Ministers, Dignitaries and senior Government officials. It is expected that about 1000 people would attend the performance.
Mr. Lokendrajit Singh is a Repertory Chief J.N.M.D.A, Fullbright Scholar and Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee 2007. He graduated in Choreography from the Natya Institution of Choreography, New Delhi. He also received training in Manipuri Thang – Ta. He worked as an Assistant Director in the Award winning Manipuri Film “Meitei Poong” Directed by A Shyam Sharma. Since 1985, he had given number of dance performances abroad. He is a choreographer of Ballet too.
The admission is free and seats are on first come first served basis.
All are welcome.
For further details please contact the Consulate General of India on telephone no.00-94-47-2222500 and E mail: cg.hambantota@mea.gov.in
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