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Manipur Marks Manipuri Language Day with Cultural Programs
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 03:03 AM
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Manipur state observed Manipuri Language Day, featuring events that highlighted the language’s heritage and its role in education.
Manipur observed Manipuri Language Day on Tuesday, with the state government organising a series of cultural and educational events across Imphal and other districts. Officials from the Department of Language and Culture inaugurated the day, emphasizing the language’s constitutional recognition and its contribution to regional identity.
Schools and colleges participated by arranging essay competitions, poetry recitals and seminars on the evolution of Manipuri script. Traditional dance troupes performed the classical Lai Haraoba, while local artists showcased folk music that underscores the linguistic heritage.
The celebration also served as a platform for policymakers to reaffirm commitments to promote Manipuri in curricula and digital media. Authorities announced plans to expand language resources in schools and to support publishing initiatives that preserve indigenous literature.
Schools and colleges participated by arranging essay competitions, poetry recitals and seminars on the evolution of Manipuri script. Traditional dance troupes performed the classical Lai Haraoba, while local artists showcased folk music that underscores the linguistic heritage.
The celebration also served as a platform for policymakers to reaffirm commitments to promote Manipuri in curricula and digital media. Authorities announced plans to expand language resources in schools and to support publishing initiatives that preserve indigenous literature.