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This article is about the notable events, related to [[Shumang Kumhei]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯀꯨꯝꯍꯩ}}|}}), also known as [[Shumang Leela]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯨꯃꯥꯡ ꯂꯤꯂꯥ}}|}}), a traditional Meitei [[theatre|theatrical]] art form, happened in 2020s.<br />
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== Events ==<br />
=== 2020 ===<br />
* [[COVID-19 pandemic]]<br />
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=== 2021 ===<br />
* '''6 July''': [[Manipur Government]] planned to use ‘Shumang Leela’ theatre to spread public awareness against [[COVID-19]], by showing a play titled ‘Keidoubagi Kidoino’ ({{Translation|There is no need to fear}}), directed by [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] award winner [[Shougrakpam Hemanta]] to stop misinformation on the virus.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 July 2021|title=Manipur govt plans to use 'Shumang Leela' theatre form to spread Covid awareness|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/manipur/manipur-govt-shumang-leela-theatre-covid-7392161/|access-date=2024-09-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''11 July''': The premier show of Shumang Kumhei ''"Keidoubagi Kidoino"'', a [[COVID-19]] awareness media advocacy campaign, produced by Directorate of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Manipur under the initiative of chief minister, was organized at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CM notes Shumang Kumhei role in shaping public opinion|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/7/12/Imphal-Jul-11-DIPR-Chief-Minister-N-Biren-Singh-has-categorically-stated-that-Shumang-Kumhei-pl.amp.html|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''20 August''': The blessing ceremony for Shumang Leela titled ''"Mei Iklaba Thamoi"'' based on the life story of [[Tokyo Olympics]] Silver Medallist, [[Saikhom Mirabai Chanu]], was organized at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blessing ceremony of Mei Iklaba Thamoi' held : 21st aug21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=10..210821.aug21|access-date=2024-09-25|website=e-pao.net}}</ref><br />
* '''22 September''': A Shumang Leela play called ''"Mei Iklaba Thamoi"'' ({{translation|An ignited heart}}), based on the life and work of [[Tokyo Olympics]] medallist [[Saikhom Mirabai Chanu]] was shown in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=22 September 2021|title=Manipur's popular Shumang Leela play on Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu premiered|url=https://assamtribune.com/north-east/manipurs-popular-shumang-leela-play-on-olympic-medalist-mirabai-chanu-premiered-1204520|access-date=2024-09-25|website=assamtribune.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''20 October''': [[Governor of Manipur|Manipur Governor]] inaugurated ''All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 20–21'' in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipur Governor inaugurates All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 20–21|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/manipur-governor-inaugurates-all-manipur-shumang-leela-festival-20-2120211020070547/}}</ref><br />
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=== 2022 ===<br />
* '''4 January''': The premier show of the Sumang Lila titled ''Ima Macha'' was performed by Time Star Artists Union at Langmeidong Maning Awang Leikai in [[Kakching district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Premier show of shumang leela 'Ima Macha' held|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/1/4/Our-CorrespondentKAKCHING-Jan-4-The-premier-show-of-the-sumang-lila-titled-Ima-Macha-presented.html|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''13 April''': Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) gave the Thokchom Iboyaima Award 2022 to director, producer and artist Moirangthem Bhorot Singh, during the observance of 22nd Shumang Leela Day held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Moirangthem Bhorot Singh conferred with Thokchom Iboyaima Award 2022|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/art/moirangthem-bhorot-singh-conferred-with-thokchom-iboyaima-award-2022|access-date=2024-09-25|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''30 August''': The ''50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021–2022'' started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021–2022 begins|date=31 August 2022 |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/50th-all-manipur-shumang-leela-festival-2021-2022-begins/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021–2022 – GKToday|url=https://www.gktoday.in/all-manipur-shumang-leela-festival-2021-20/|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.gktoday.in}}</ref><br />
* '''11 September''': Sangai Artist Association performed ''Laklaroi Amuk Yenningtha'' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Laklaroi Amuk Hanna Yeningtha' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival :: 11th September 2022 ~ Pictures from Manipur|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=1&src=Arts_Dances/Theatre/Laklaroi202209_1|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref><br />
* '''12 September''': [[Sanaleipak Nachom|Sanaleibak Nachom Artistes' Association]] performed ''Wakhal Eronba'' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title='Wakhal Eronba' at 50th State Kala Academy Sumang Leela Festival :: 12th September 2022 ~ Pictures from Manipur|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=1&src=Arts_Dances/Theatre/Wakhal202209_1|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref><br />
* '''29 October''': Tributes were paid to Shumang Leela female artist, Late Namoijam Lata Leima from Maharabi Awang Leikai, [[Imphal West district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tributes paid to Shumang Leela female artist, late Namoijam Lata Leima|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/10/29/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Oct-29-Tributes-were-paid-to-renowned-Shumang-Leela-female-artist-L.html|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''29 November''': International Shumang Leela Festival, 2022, organized as a part of the Manipur [[Sangai Festival]], was concluded at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, [[Imphal East district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=International Shumang Leela Festival 2022 closes with plans to make the event 'more attractive'|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/international-shumang-leela-festival-2022-closes-with-plans-to-make-the-event-more-attractive|access-date=2024-09-25|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''29 December''': Sanaleibak Nachom Artist Association performed ''Khunai Mai Taaba'' at 19th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, [[Imphal]] from 24 December 2022 to 4 January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=19th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen :: 24 December 2022 to 04 January 2023 ~ Pictures from Manipur|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=1&src=Arts_Dances/Theatre/Shumang202301_1|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref><br />
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=== 2023 ===<br />
* '''10 February''': 51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2022–23 started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=51st All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival kicks off|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/2/11/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-10-The-51st-All-Manipur-Shumang-Leela-Festival-2022-23-kicked-of.html}}</ref><br />
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=== 2024 ===<br />
* '''18 January''': The month-long workshop cum production on women's Shumang Leela folk play ''[[Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu|Haoba Konu]]'', organized by Yangam Leirak Nupi Leela Association, Heirangoi-thong, [[Imphal West district]], was concluded at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Workshop cum production on 'Haoba Konu' wraps up|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2024/1/19/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Jan-18-The-month-long-workshop-cum-production-on-women-shumang-leela-folk-pla.html|access-date=2024-09-25|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''5 March''': Shumang Leela actor and director Oinam Thoiba, died at the age of 70.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bishwajit|first=Aribam|date=5 March 2024|title=Renowned Shumang Leela actor, director Oinam Thoiba passes away at 70|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/renowned-shumang-leela-actor-director-oinam-thoiba-passes-away-at-70|access-date=2024-09-25|website=News from Manipur – Imphal Times|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
* '''12 April''': After a long gap of nearly a year due to the ethnic crisis in [[Manipur]], the Shumang Leela traditional art form, was resumed with the performance of the play ''Mutlaroidaba Machu'' by the Peace Maker Artistes’ Association, as a part of the 24th Shumang Leela Day at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in [[Imphal East district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shumang Lila returns after year-long gap|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/shumang-lila-returns-after-year-long-gap|access-date=2024-09-25|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><br />
* '''7 July''': Management Committee of the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council announced the newly elected executive members for the term 2024–28.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gita|first=Konthoujam|date=7 July 2024|title=Shumang Leela Council announces new Executive Members|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/other-news/shumang-leela-council-announces-new-executive-members/|access-date=2024-09-25|website=News from Manipur – Imphal Times|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[2024 in Meitei culture]]<br />
* [[2023 in Meitei culture]]<br />
* [[2022 in Meitei culture]]<br />
* [[2021 in Meitei culture]]<br />
* [[2020 in Meitei culture]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Theatres]]<br />
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