The honorable list of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2013 has welcomed Manipuri Nat-Sankirtana, an art form initiated in the 18th century by the local King Bhagyachandra Singh. This news was enough for my five classmates to explore Manipur. We are Delhi University’s MA History students who always love to explore the cultural heritage of different Indian cities.
Overview
The term Manipur simply stands for 'jeweled town', a phrase that precisely justifies its small, scenic land on which the Mother Nature has been super liberal in her bounty. If nature leaves one speechless, the cultural heritage lures one to praise the local art and traditions every now and then.
Quite polite and hospitable, the people here belong to different colorful communities such as Nagas, Meiteis, and Kuki-Chin-Mizo, all living in total harmony since centuries. These people’s legends, folklores, martial arts, dances, exotic handlooms, colorful handicrafts, and indigenous
Overview
The term Manipur simply stands for 'jeweled town', a phrase that precisely justifies its small, scenic land on which the Mother Nature has been super liberal in her bounty. If nature leaves one speechless, the cultural heritage lures one to praise the local art and traditions every now and then.
Quite polite and hospitable, the people here belong to different colorful communities such as Nagas, Meiteis, and Kuki-Chin-Mizo, all living in total harmony since centuries. These people’s legends, folklores, martial arts, dances, exotic handlooms, colorful handicrafts, and indigenous
