KUMNOU – Manipur’s first of its kind spring festival to attract art & music lovers from across the globe
IMPHAL | March 12, 2019:
The Giving Tree in association with Spirit Adventure have announced KUMNOU, a brand new one-day annual event that will take place in Imphal, Manipur on March 22 at Hapta Kanjeibung.
This will be the first edition of KUMNOU which will bring together a diverse talent from the world of music, food and art to celebrate the arrival of spring.
KUMNOU which literally means 'New Year' in Meiteilon, the official language of the state of Manipur, will be an annual event celebrating and welcoming spring while also receiving the constant changes happening around the world in a positive light.
The event will be directed by Oja Mangangsana Mayanglambam, Founder of Laihui Ensemble who said, "KUMNOU as the name suggest will be a true celebration of the springtime and the awaking performance of the nature as well as the demonstration of the coming together of deep rooted tradition and modern culture."
"With the much awaited spring season upon us, it is that time of the year when we see a new cycle of life everywhere around us. The event will be a representation of the new Manipur where people from across the world will get to experience and connect with each other breaking all the barriers that has been there. We cannot think of a better way for people of Manipur to celebrate spring. KUMNOU will be showcasing the beauty of Manipur during the best season and sharing an experience of the transformed and renewed Manipur," said Bobby Laishram, Founder of The Giving Tree who is organising the event with Spirit Adventure.
The event which will showcase the diverse art and culture of Manipur and India also look at promoting tourism in Manipur, KUMNOU which is scheduled during the festive season is expected to attract tourist from different parts of the country and abroad while helping in the growth of the local economy.