The 18th Shumang Leela Ningtham Festival organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council in commemoration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ kicked off on May 20 in Imphal. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the festival.
About Shumang Leela
- Shumang Leela (Courtyard performance) is one of the most unique and traditional forms of art and it plays a reformative role in society.
- The popularity of Manipuri Shumang Leela has even crossed the state and national boundaries.
- This year, eleven Shumang Leela groups are participating in the festival which will conclude on 30th of May. Shumang Leela is a rare art form which educates people on social evils, civic sense, history of Manipur and origin of its people.
- Shumang Leela is popular for its ‘Nupi Shabis’ who are actually male actors performing female roles.
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