European Manipur Association (EMA) members during the recently held annual general meeting and social gathering at Margate, eastern coast of Kent, United Kingdom.
Dimapur, September 6 (MExN): The annual general meeting and social gathering of the European Manipur Association (EMA) was recently held from August 26 to 29 at Margate, one of the most popular seaside holiday resorts on the eastern coast of Kent, United Kingdom. Many individuals and families of Manipur origin who are currently staying in Europe attended the annual social gathering.
A press note issued by Laishram Tiken, information secretary, EMA stated that the event has become one of the most significant yearly events of the EMA members. Continuing EMA’s effort to share and promote authentic local dishes from various parts of Manipur, the attending members brought homemade delicacies of different varieties on the first evening. Members also shared authentic traditional Manipuri herbs and vegetables grown at their gardens in Europe. The evening came to an end after a series of mini meetings and gatherings of members, exchanging greeting, views and ideas on different issues ranging from personal to current burning topics of Manipur.
The note mentioned that the general body meeting was inaugurated by the out-going Chairperson, Dr. Shamurailatpam Krishnananda Sharma on the morning of August 27, followed by organisational reporting from the outgoing General Secretary, Santosh Sougrakpam, Treasurer, Guneshwar Mayanglambam and Information Secretary, Shanjoy Mairembam respectively, to update members on the various projects, activities and achievements of EMA during the previous year. A farewell was given to the outgoing committee, followed by election of new committee members for the period 2011-2013. The elected new members are: Chairperson- Okram Bishwajit, General Secretary- Khangembam Somorendro, and Treasurer: Leichombam Ongbi Hijam Pinky, Information Secretary- Laishram Tiken and Executive Member- Gurumayum Jaishree.
Also as part of promoting cultural activities especially among the young members, performed a “Thoibi Jagoi” in full traditional attire, followed by brief information on the symbols and meaning behind the Meitei Jagoi, followed by the indispensable Manipuri sports spirit - Football, Thouri-Chingnabi and Chaphu-Thugaibi. The day concluded with a book exhibition hosted by Elangbam Bishwajeet, displaying rare collections of medieval Meitei-lon literature and books related to World War II in Manipur. Meanwhile, the new EMA committee requests all the people of Manipur origin living across Europe, of any belief, ideology and ethnicity, to be part of the EMA family and support EMA in achieving its goal. Commending the exhibition of books of immense importance, the new committee, would continue to work and promote the beauty of the various ethnicities of Manipur by organising exhibitions and presentations through the EMA platform.
A press note issued by Laishram Tiken, information secretary, EMA stated that the event has become one of the most significant yearly events of the EMA members. Continuing EMA’s effort to share and promote authentic local dishes from various parts of Manipur, the attending members brought homemade delicacies of different varieties on the first evening. Members also shared authentic traditional Manipuri herbs and vegetables grown at their gardens in Europe. The evening came to an end after a series of mini meetings and gatherings of members, exchanging greeting, views and ideas on different issues ranging from personal to current burning topics of Manipur.
The note mentioned that the general body meeting was inaugurated by the out-going Chairperson, Dr. Shamurailatpam Krishnananda Sharma on the morning of August 27, followed by organisational reporting from the outgoing General Secretary, Santosh Sougrakpam, Treasurer, Guneshwar Mayanglambam and Information Secretary, Shanjoy Mairembam respectively, to update members on the various projects, activities and achievements of EMA during the previous year. A farewell was given to the outgoing committee, followed by election of new committee members for the period 2011-2013. The elected new members are: Chairperson- Okram Bishwajit, General Secretary- Khangembam Somorendro, and Treasurer: Leichombam Ongbi Hijam Pinky, Information Secretary- Laishram Tiken and Executive Member- Gurumayum Jaishree.
Also as part of promoting cultural activities especially among the young members, performed a “Thoibi Jagoi” in full traditional attire, followed by brief information on the symbols and meaning behind the Meitei Jagoi, followed by the indispensable Manipuri sports spirit - Football, Thouri-Chingnabi and Chaphu-Thugaibi. The day concluded with a book exhibition hosted by Elangbam Bishwajeet, displaying rare collections of medieval Meitei-lon literature and books related to World War II in Manipur. Meanwhile, the new EMA committee requests all the people of Manipur origin living across Europe, of any belief, ideology and ethnicity, to be part of the EMA family and support EMA in achieving its goal. Commending the exhibition of books of immense importance, the new committee, would continue to work and promote the beauty of the various ethnicities of Manipur by organising exhibitions and presentations through the EMA platform.
