Manipur, May 6 -- The inaugural function of the Northern Maram Women Organisation (NMWO) Mangkang Festival cum 14th General Conference commenced with much enthusiasm and fervor at Maram Lumshyiipou (Lairouching) Village on Saturday.

Saka Martha Chawang, a senior member, graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her address, she proposed that the traditional women's festival, Mangkang, be exclusively celebrated at its ancestral place, Maram Khullen. Chawang highlighted the importance of preserving cultural traditions and commended past leaders for reviving the festival amidst challenges, particularly during a period when it was discontinued due to changes in religious demographics.

Pungdi P Celestine, acting president of Maram Union, em...