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Heikru Hidongba Boat Race Festival Celebrated in Manipur
✍️ News On AIR
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 05:17 AM
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The traditional Heikru Hidongba boat race was held in Manipur, with local participants and spectators gathering to witness the cultural event, as reported by News On AIR.
Manipur witnessed the celebration of the Heikru Hidongba boat race, a long‑standing traditional festival that showcases the state’s riverine heritage. The event brought together local rowers who competed on the water while families and tourists lined the banks to watch the colorful procession.
Organisers highlighted the race as a means to preserve Manipur’s indigenous customs and to promote community bonding. The festive atmosphere was amplified by traditional music and cultural performances that accompanied the race.
News On AIR covered the occasion, noting that the festival not only reinforces regional identity but also attracts visitors interested in experiencing authentic Manipuri traditions.
Organisers highlighted the race as a means to preserve Manipur’s indigenous customs and to promote community bonding. The festive atmosphere was amplified by traditional music and cultural performances that accompanied the race.
News On AIR covered the occasion, noting that the festival not only reinforces regional identity but also attracts visitors interested in experiencing authentic Manipuri traditions.