Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum explained

Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura
Native Name:(Manipuri: {{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯤꯇꯔꯦꯔꯤ ꯑꯦꯟꯗ ꯀꯜꯆꯔꯦꯜ ꯐꯣꯔꯝ ꯇ꯭ꯔꯤꯄꯨꯔꯥ)
Native Name Lang:mni
Abbreviation:MLCF Tripura
Named After:Manipuri people
Formation:2010
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Status:active
Purpose:for the development of Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), its literature and culture
Location:Tripura
Region:Northeast India
Language:Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)
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Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura (Manipuri: {{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯤꯇꯔꯦꯔꯤ ꯑꯦꯟꯗ ꯀꯜꯆꯔꯦꯜ ꯐꯣꯔꯝ ꯇ꯭ꯔꯤꯄꯨꯔꯥ) is a group that works for the development of Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), its literature and culture in the Indian state of Tripura and other Manipuri populated areas.

It regularly organises book release and annual prize distribution programs in Tripura.[1]

Working together with the Sahitya Akademi

In January 2024, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura (Manipuri: {{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯤꯇꯔꯦꯔꯤ ꯑꯦꯟꯗ ꯀꯜꯆꯔꯦꯜ ꯐꯣꯔꯝ ꯇ꯭ꯔꯤꯄꯨꯔꯥ) organised a meeting of scholars, on the topic "Aspects of Manipuri Literature", working together with the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, in the conference hall of Tripura Students' Health Home, near Agartala Press Club, Tripura.[2] [3]

Language day celebrations

The Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum Tripura (Manipuri: {{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯤꯇꯔꯦꯔꯤ ꯑꯦꯟꯗ ꯀꯜꯆꯔꯦꯜ ꯐꯣꯔꯝ ꯇ꯭ꯔꯤꯄꯨꯔꯥ) organised the 32nd edition of Manipuri Language Day, to honor the recognition of Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India. For the celebration, it worked together with Khowai Meira Paibi and All Khowai Meitei Apunba Lup, in Khowai New Town hall in Khowai district, Tripura. In the event, cultural and musical programmes of the Meitei people was shown.[4]

Opening of monuments

Statue of Paona Brajabashi

In April 2019, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum Tripura and Paona Brajabashi Foundation Tripura, together opened a statue of Paona Brajabashi, a freedom fighter, to the public in Gouranagar, Tripura.Visitors gave flower offerings to the statue of Paona Brajabashi, remembering his dedications and sacrifices to the freedom struggles.[5]

Statue of Nupi Lan

In 2023, All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO) and Manipuri Literary & Cultural Forum, Tripura, collectively opened a statue of Nupi lan to the public, at Gournagar in Khowai district, Tripura.[6]

Honouring freedom fighters, martyrs and patriots

Khongjom Day celebration

In April 2021, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura, organised the Khongjom Day celebration, honouring the heroes of the Anglo Manipuri war, at Paona Brajabashi Park, Gournagar in Tripura.[7] [8]

Patriots' day celebrations

In August 2021, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura and Meira Paibi, Khowai, together celebrated Patriots' Day in the Paona Brajabasi Park, Khowai Meitei village, Gouranagar of Tripura. People gave flower offerings to Bir Tikendrajit, Thangal General and other martyrs of Meitei community of the Anglo-Manipur War.[9] [10]

Honouring Nupi Lan

See main article: Nupi lan. Every year, in December, the Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum Tripura, and All Manipur United Clubs' Organization (AMUCO), together organise the Nupi Lan Memorial Day of the two historic movements of the brave mothers of Manipur against the British Empire, in Gitanjali Auditorium in Agartala.[11] [12] [13] [14]

Birth anniversary of Major Paona Brajabashi

In December every year, Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum, Tripura, organises the birth anniversary of Major Paona Brajabashi, at Abhoynagar and Goumagar in Khowai district of Tripura.[15] [16]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Book release and prize distribution function held in Tripura : 25th jan21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  2. Web site: Symposium on 'Aspects of Manipuri literature' held : 29th jan24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  3. Web site: Symposium on Manipuri literature organised. 2024-05-15. www.thesangaiexpress.com. en.
  4. Web site: Manipuri Language Day to be held at Tripura : 19th aug23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  5. Web site: Paona Brajabashi statue unveiled in Tripura : 24th apr19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  6. Web site: Nupilan statue unveiled at Gournagar. 2024-05-15. www.thesangaiexpress.com. en.
  7. Web site: Rich tributes paid to brave sons on Khongjom Day : 24th apr21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  8. Web site: Rich tributes paid to brave sons on Khongjom Day. 2024-05-15. www.thesangaiexpress.com. en.
  9. Web site: Patriots' Day observed in Tripura : 14th aug21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  10. Web site: Manipur Patriot's Day Observed at Tripura : 15th aug19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. www.e-pao.net.
  11. Web site: 82nd Nupi Lan Memorial Day observed at Tripura, Pune. 2024-05-15. www.thesangaiexpress.com. en.
  12. Web site: 82nd Nupi Lan Memorial Day observed at Tripura, Pune : 14th dec21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  13. Web site: Nupi Lan Memorial Day observed at Tripura : 14th dec19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  14. Web site: AMUCO to observe Nupi Lal Day in Tripura, Assam : 03rd dec22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  15. Web site: Tribute paid to Paona Brajabashi in Tripura : 21st dec22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2024-05-15. e-pao.net.
  16. Web site: 188th birth anniversary of Paona Brajabashi celebrated at Tripura. 2024-05-15. www.thesangaiexpress.com. en.