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Holi Sankirtan showcase in Manipur draws crowds, seeks to revive fading tradition
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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The Holi Sankirtan showcase held in Manipur attracted sizable audiences and is being presented as an effort to breathe new life into the state's waning traditional music and devotional singing.
The Holi Sankirtan showcase staged in Manipur drew a sizable crowd as part of the region’s Holi festivities. Performers presented traditional Sankirtan chants, a devotional music form that has long been integral to Manipuri cultural identity.
Audience members, many of whom were younger, responded enthusiastically, signalling a renewed curiosity about the art form. Sankirtan, once a staple of village gatherings and religious observances, has seen a steady decline in recent decades due to changing entertainment preferences.
Organisers of the event said the showcase aims to rekindle interest in the fading tradition and encourage its transmission to future generations. They hope that repeated cultural programs will create a sustainable platform for preserving Manipuri Sankirtan.
Audience members, many of whom were younger, responded enthusiastically, signalling a renewed curiosity about the art form. Sankirtan, once a staple of village gatherings and religious observances, has seen a steady decline in recent decades due to changing entertainment preferences.
Organisers of the event said the showcase aims to rekindle interest in the fading tradition and encourage its transmission to future generations. They hope that repeated cultural programs will create a sustainable platform for preserving Manipuri Sankirtan.