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Education
Manipuri Pony Heritage Talk Engages Young Students in Manipur
✍️ e-pao.net
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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On September 10, 2026, a heritage session on the Manipuri pony was presented to schoolchildren in Manipur, emphasizing the breed's cultural role and conservation importance.
On 10 September 2026, a dedicated talk on the heritage of the Manipuri pony was conducted for a group of young students in Manipur. The session highlighted the pony's centuries‑old connection with the region's traditions, its role in indigenous sports such as Sagol Kangjei, and the challenges it faces due to habitat loss and declining numbers.
Organisers explained the biological characteristics of the breed, its status as a living symbol of Manipuri culture, and the ongoing efforts by local authorities and NGOs to safeguard its future. Interactive elements, including photographs and short video clips, were used to keep the children engaged and to foster a sense of pride in their regional heritage.
The educational initiative aims to raise awareness among the next generation, encouraging them to support conservation measures and to appreciate the pony’s significance beyond mere recreation. Participants left the session with informational pamphlets and a call to share the knowledge within their families and communities.
Organisers explained the biological characteristics of the breed, its status as a living symbol of Manipuri culture, and the ongoing efforts by local authorities and NGOs to safeguard its future. Interactive elements, including photographs and short video clips, were used to keep the children engaged and to foster a sense of pride in their regional heritage.
The educational initiative aims to raise awareness among the next generation, encouraging them to support conservation measures and to appreciate the pony’s significance beyond mere recreation. Participants left the session with informational pamphlets and a call to share the knowledge within their families and communities.