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{{About|the overview of events directly related to [[Meitei culture]], occurred in both outside and inside of [[Manipur]]|the overall aspects of events in Manipur|2021 in Manipur}}
{{Contains special characters|Meitei}}

[[File:Northern view of the classical colossal statues of Kanglasha, the Meitei mythical Dragon Lion God, located inside the Kangla Fort in Imphal.jpg|thumb|250px|The metal rods between the jaws of the two statues of [[Kangla Sha]] dragon lions were removed by the [[:en:Government_of_Manipur|Government of Manipur]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rods between jaws of Kangla Sha was to support structure from future damages|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Rods_between_jaws_of_Kangla_Sha_was_to_support_structure_from_future_damages|access-date=2024-09-23|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>]]

[[2021]] in [[Meitei culture]], including but not limited to [[Meitei architecture]], [[:en:Meitei_cinema|Meitei cinema]], [[Meitei cuisine]], [[:en:Meitei_dances|Meitei dances]], [[Meitei festivals]], [[Meitei language]], [[Meitei literature]], [[:en:Music_of_Manipur|Meitei music]], [[Meitei religion]], [[Meitei script]], etc.

== Events ==
* '''4 February''': At the [[Rajya Sabha]], [[Member of Parliament]] [[Leishemba Sanajaoba]] moved a Special Motion on the 7th day of the Parliament session to declare "[[Kangla]]" a [[World Heritage Site]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Declare Kangla a world heritage site : Leishemba Sanajaoba at RS|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/2/5/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-4-Rajya-Sabha-MP-Leishemba-Sanajaoba-today-moved-a-Special-Motion-on-the-7th-day-of-the-Parliament-session-to-declare-Kangla-the-ancient-capital-of-the-kingdom-.amp.html|access-date=2024-09-23|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''6 February''': A [[Meitei language]] novel ''"Churachand Maharajgi Imung"'' written by [[MK Binodini Devi]], was published in [[Meitei script]] [[transliteration]] in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=MK Binodini Devi's Churachand Maharajgi Imung published in meitei mayek - Imphal, 6th February 2021|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.books.MK_Binodini_Churachand_Maharajgi_Imung_published_in_meitei_mayek}}</ref>
* '''13 February''': In the zero hour of parliament budget session in the [[Rajya Sabha]], [[Member of Parliament]] [[Leishemba Sanajaoba]] told about the inclusion of the [[Meitei language]] in [[Meitei script]] in the [[Indian currency]] notes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-13 |title=Manipuri language must be included in Indian currency notes: MP Sanajaoba in Parliament |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/breaking-news/story/manipuri-language-must-be-included-indian-currency-notes-says-mp-sanajaoba-parliament-417663-2021-02-13 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}</ref>
* '''22 February''': The [[government of Manipur]] on IMLD 2021 ([[International Mother Language Day]] 2021) said that [[Meitei Mayek]] was to replace [[Bengali script]] within 10 years in [[Manipur]] state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IMLD 2021: Meetei Mayek to replace Bengali script within 10 years in Manipur|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/5739/imld-2021-meetei-mayek-to-replace-bengali-script-within-10-years-in-manipur|access-date=2024-09-23|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref>
* '''6 March''': The ruling [[Chief Minister of Manipur]] became the president of [[Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board]] (LSTB) for the first time in its history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CM takes over as Sanamahi Temple president |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/3/6/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Mar-6-For-the-first-time-in-the-history-of-Manipur-the-incumbent-Chief-Minister-was-sworn-in-as-the-president-of-Laining-thou-Sanamahi-Temple-Board-LSTB-on-Friday-.html |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref>
* '''25 March''': All Manipur Ethnical Socio-Cultural Organisation (AMESCO) demanded deletion of the prologue to [[:simple:Hijam_Anganghal|Hijam Anganghal]]’s epic poetry [[Khamba Thoibi Sheireng|Khamba Thoibi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prologue to Khamba Thoibi draws flak|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/3/26/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Mar-25-The-All-Manipur-Ethnical-Socio-Cultural-Organisation-AMESCO-has-demanded-deletion-of-the-prologue-to-Hijam-Anganghal-s-epic-poetry-Khamba-Thoibi-Speaking-to-m.html|access-date=2024-09-23|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''18 June''': Metal rods between the jaws of the two statues of [[Kangla Sha]] dragon lions were removed by the [[:en:Government_of_Manipur|Government of Manipur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rods between jaws of Kangla Sha was to support structure from future damages|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Arts_and_Culture.Rods_between_jaws_of_Kangla_Sha_was_to_support_structure_from_future_damages|access-date=2024-09-23|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
* '''21 June''': [[And That Is Why . . . Manipuri Myths Retold]] was released by the [[:en:Penguin_Books|Penguin Books]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=And That is Why Retellings from Manipuri mythology Book Launch|url=https://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Folks.And_That_is_Why_Retellings_from_Manipuri_mythology_Book_Launch|access-date=2024-09-23|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref>
* '''20 August''': The [[Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya]] (IGRMS) showed ''"Umang Laigi Laikon: Sacred Groves Of Manipur"'' of [[Meitei nature worship]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sacred groves of Manipur on display at IGRMS|url=https://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2021/8/20/Sacred-groves-of-Manipur-on-display-at-IGRMS.html|access-date=2024-09-23|website=www.thehitavada.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''20 August''': An annual celebration day of [[Meitei language]] was organised in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Laithangbam|first=Iboyaima|date=2021-08-18|title=Manipuri Language Day to be observed in Imphal|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipuri-language-day-to-be-observed-in-imphal/article35977680.ece|access-date=2024-09-23|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''10 September''': [[Meitei language]] poet Raghu Leishangthem died.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Condolences pour in for renowned poet and writer, Raghu Leishangthem|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/9/10/IMPHAL-Sep-10Renowned-poet-and-writer-of-Manipur-Raghu-Leishangthem-passed-away-today-due-to-a-p.html|access-date=2024-09-23|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''15 September''': The [[government of India]] released a sum of 18 crore rupees for the development of [[Meitei language]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Laithangbam|first=Iboyaima|date=2021-09-15|title=Centre has released ₹18 crore for promotion of Manipuri language, says State Education Minister|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/centre-has-released-18-crore-for-promotion-of-manipuri-language-says-state-education-minister/article36466705.ece|access-date=2024-09-23|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''24th-28 September''': [[Meitei language]] short film ''"The Tainted Mirror"'' ({{langx|mni|Motsinlaba Mingsel}}), directed by [[Romi Meitei]], was awarded the ''"Best Short Film Award"'' during The Himalayan Film Festival 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-10-01|title=Manipuri Short Film 'The Tainted Mirror' Awarded At The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 {{!}} Ukhrul Times|url=https://ukhrultimes.com/manipuri-short-film-the-tainted-mirror-awarded-at-the-himalayan-film-festival-2021/|access-date=2024-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''20 October''': [[Mera Hou Chongba]] festival was celebrated by the indigenous communities of Manipur in the [[Sanamahi Temple|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spirit of oneness stressed on Mera Houchongba |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/10/21/Imphal-Oct-20-DIPR-Mera-Houchongba-the-festival-which-exemplifies-oneness-and-brotherhood-amon.amp.html |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref>
* '''26 October''': There was political and religious tension regarding the construction of a Hindu temple at a sacred place of [[traditional Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahi religion]]) in the [[Sana Konung]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=NEWS |first=NE NOW |date=2021-10-26 |title=Manipur Congress slams BJP government over construction of Hindu temple at ‘sacred’ place of Meitei Sanamahi religion |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-congress-bjp-hindu-temple-meitei-sanamahi.html |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=NORTHEAST NOW |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=EastMojo |first=Team |date=2021-10-26 |title=Manipur: BJP govt accused of targeting Meitei indigenous religion |url=https://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2021/10/26/manipur-bjp-govt-accused-of-targeting-meitei-indigenous-religion/ |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=EastMojo |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''4 November''': A music composition of the ''"Rhythms of Manipur"'' for the year 2021-22 entitled ''Surgee Leichal'' ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯨꯔꯒꯤ ꯂꯩꯆꯜ}}|}}) was shown at the Manipuri Jagoi Marup Golden Jubilee Stage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rhythms of Manipur's composition 'Surgee Leichal' premiered|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/11/5/IMPHAL-Nov-4The-latest-music-composition-of-the-Rhythms-of-Manipur-for-the-year-2021-22-entitled.html|access-date=2024-09-23|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''21 December''': Maniwood actor Wahengbam Somoraj died.<ref>{{Cite web|last=NewsDesk|first=T. N. M.|date=2021-12-21|title=Manipur actor Wahengbam Somoraj no more; MSFDS mourns death of actor|url=https://thenewsmill.com/2021/12/manipur-actor-wahengbam-somoraj-no-more-msfds-mourns-death-of-actor/|access-date=2024-09-23|website=thenewsmill.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''29 December''': Manipur State Film Development Society honoured 31 pioneers of [[Meitei language]] cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|last=NEWS|first=NE NOW|date=2021-12-29|title=Manipur State Film Development Society to felicitate 31 pioneers of Manipuri cinema|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-state-film-development-society-manipuri-cinema.html|access-date=2024-09-23|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US}}</ref>

== See also ==
{{portal|2020s|Current events|India|Bangladesh|Myanmar|Asia}}
* [[:en:2021 in art|2021 in art]]
* [[:en:2021 in film|2021 in film]]
* [[:en:2021 in literature|2021 in literature]]
* [[:en:2021 in music|2021 in music]]
* [[:en:2021 in philosophy|2021 in philosophy]]
* [[:en:2021 in religion|2021 in religion]]
* [[:en:2021 in science|2021 in science]]
* [[:en:2021 in American television|2021 in American television]]
* [[:en:2021 in hip hop music|2021 in hip hop music]]
* [[:en:2021 in sports|2021 in sports]]
* [[:en:2021 in video games|2021 in video games]]
* [[:en:2021 in Philippine television|2021 in Philippine television]]

== References ==
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CoyCallaghan at 04:24, 30 October 2025