Imphal, November 19 (NNN): The curtain-raiser of the biggest tourism festival of the State, Manipur Sangai Festival was held with mesmerizing display of cultural dances and music at YICC Ground, Keibul Lamjao in Bishnupur district today. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who was the chief guest, said that people would face no difficulty in earning their livelihood if tourism flourishes in the State. In order to attract large number of domestic and international tourists, the State needs to promote itself to the world as a peaceful place, he said. The Chief Minister also exhorted the public to convey their grievances to him or any Minister or MLA concerned before resorting to any agitation on any issue. Stating that it has been a dream of the people of Keibul Lamjao to witness Manipur Sangai Festival near the original habitat of Sangai, he said that people’s wish has now been fulfilled with the coming of the new Government. From this year onwards, some programmes of Manipur Sangai Festival will be compulsorily held at Keibul Lamjao every year, he assured. Seeking cooperation from the villagers in this regard, the Chief Minister urged the villagers to make the visitors feel homely during their visit to the village.
