FungaWari writing and Painting contest

We are pleased to announce the winners  of the recently held  'FungaWari Writing'  contest.

FungaWari Writing Contest Results
1. First Prize Rs 10000/-

Victoria Aheibam from Lucknow for "Sandrembi and Chaishra"
Boolu Konjenbam from Delhi for "Shanarembi Chaishra"
2. Second Prize Rs 6000/- Yumnam Vedajit Singh from for Khongang Pheidekpi for "Apanba - The Godson"
Tayenjam BijoyKumar Singh from Keishamthong Top Leirak for "Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi"
3. Third Prize Rs 4000/- Bhabendra Longjamba from Kongba Bazar for "Kabui Keioiba"
Sanjoy Mutum From Tera Sayang Leirak for "Keibu Keiyoiba"
Consolation Prize
Karen Chinglen Kom from Dewlaland Imphal for the Kom fungawari " Rengchanghoi"

As part of continuing effort to encourage young Manipuris, a painting competition based on 'Funga wari', theme was organised on 12th Aug, 2007 at Bal Vidya Higher Secondary School, Kongpal, Imphal. The competition was grouped into two categories: Category A for students of class 1-5 and category B for students of class 6-10. The paticipation was phenomenal with 460 students taking part in the contest , with an overall attendance over 800 people including parents , guardians and well wishers.

IMPFO would like to share our gratitude to the prominient figures who graced the function as judges of the painting competition -

1. B Jayanta Kumar
President Manipuri Shahitya Parishad
Ex-Asstistent Director, AIR

2. Sagolsem Indrakumar
Retd. Director, DDK

3. A. Kanta
Ex-Principal Imphal Arts College

4. Y. Gunindro
Lecturer Imphal Arts College

The prize distribution ceremony was chaired by our honourable Titular King Leishemba Sanajaoba as the chief guest. The proud winners of the first online indegenious value promoting Funga wari and painting competition , were later then facilitated with prizes.


The winners of the painting competition are as follows

Category A (Class 1 to 5)
1. First Prize Rs 3000/- Vikas Mandingbam Brighter Academy, Imphal
2. Second Prize Rs 2000/- Ksh. Monica Devi Young Pioneer School, Imphal
3. Third Prize Rs 1000/- Moirangthem Sanatomba Singh Bal Vidya Higher Secondary School, Kongpal
Consolation Prize
  T. Athoi Chanu Dianna English School
  Kavita Kanchan Mega Manipur School
  G. Albert Maria Montessori School

 

Category B (Class 6 - 10)
1. First Prize Rs 3000/- L. Zephryson Shantilata Memorial School
2. Second Prize Rs 2000/- Y. Suraj Singh school not known
3. Third Prize Rs 1000/- Rahul Yumlembam Brighter Academy, Imphal
Consolation Prize
  Thingom Bireshwor Singh Dianna English School
  Chongtham Pankaj Manipur Public School
  Jitarani Ngagom Little Flower School

We hope that the  wise words of our Epus and Ebens (elders),which have been passed through many generations in the form of  Fungawari, would continue to encourage and inspire many more Manipuris. We wish this competition will encourage the tradition of narrating and passing on the wisdom of our wise ancestor to the future generations.

We are very grateful to all the participants for the enthusiam and commitment shown by them,  has proved that the beautiful tradition of narrating Fungawari  is still very much alive in our Manipur society.

Once again, we wish to show our gratitude to respected Judges and participants of FungaWari Writing and painting contest for making the event a grand success.

Regards
Santosh Sougrakpam
General Secretary, IMPFO