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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|2023 in Manipur}}
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[[File:ꯍꯩꯉꯥꯡ ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯡ ꯁꯥꯒꯣꯜ ꯃꯤꯇꯝ.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[:en:Marjing Polo Statue|Marjing Polo Statue]], the world's tallest statue of a polo player, dedicated to [[Marjing]], the [[Meitei deities|Meitei deity]] of [[Polo]], built inside the [[:en:Marjing Polo Complex|Marjing Polo Complex]], in the hilltop of the [[:en:Heingang Ching|Heingang Ching]], was opened to public in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-28 |title="Manipur: Amit Shah will unveil the tallest statue of the polo player, will hoist the tricolor at the historic site - News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines" |url=https://news8plus.com/manipur-amit-shah-will-unveil-the-tallest-statue-of-the-polo-player-will-hoist-the-tricolor-at-the-historic-site/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-28 |title=World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp {{!}} Nagaland Post |url=https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/worlds-tallest-polo-statue-to-be-constructed-in-mnp/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |language=en-US}}</ref>]]

[[2023]] 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 ==
* '''[[6 January]]''': The [[:en:Marjing Polo Statue|Marjing Polo Statue]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯡ ꯁꯒꯣꯜ ꯀꯥꯡꯖꯩ ꯃꯤꯇꯝ}}|}}), dedicated to [[Marjing]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯡ}}|}}), the [[Meitei deities|Meitei deity]] of [[Polo]], built inside the [[:en:Marjing Polo Complex|Marjing Polo Complex]], in the hilltop of the [[:en:Heingang Ching|Heingang Ching]], was opened to public by [[Amit Shah]], the then [[:en:Home Minister of India|Home Minister of India]]. Notably, it was the world's tallest statue of a polo player.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-28 |title="Manipur: Amit Shah will unveil the tallest statue of the polo player, will hoist the tricolor at the historic site - News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines" |url=https://news8plus.com/manipur-amit-shah-will-unveil-the-tallest-statue-of-the-polo-player-will-hoist-the-tricolor-at-the-historic-site/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-04-28 |title=World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp {{!}} Nagaland Post |url=https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/worlds-tallest-polo-statue-to-be-constructed-in-mnp/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=March 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
* '''[[31 January]]''': In [[Tripura]], the temple of Lainingthou Puthiba Temple of [[Meitei religion|traditional Meitei religion]] was visited by the [[Chief Minister of Manipur]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CM Biren offers prayers at Lainingthou Puthiba Temple, says will set up Manipur Bhawan in Tripura|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/cm-biren-offers-prayers-at-lainingthou-puthiba-temple-says-will-set-up-manipur-bhawan-in-tripura|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=3 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803053103/https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/cm-biren-offers-prayers-at-lainingthou-puthiba-temple-says-will-set-up-manipur-bhawan-in-tripura|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''[[13 March]]''': Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) honoured 28 recipients of its awards in six categories in [[Imphal]], for the uplifting, preserving and popularizing Meitei cultural traditions of music, [[Meitei dances|dance]], theatre, [[Meitei literature|literature]] and fine arts within and outside [[Manipur]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Irom |first=Bit |date=2023-03-14 |title=Manipur Governor presents 28 individuals for promoting Manipuri culture |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-governor-presents-28-individuals-for-promoting-manipuri-culture.html |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=NORTHEAST NOW |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Vangamla Salle K. |date=2023-03-13 |title=Manipur: Governor Anusuiya Uikey confers state Kala Akademi awards |url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/03/13/manipur-governor-anusuiya-uikey-confers-state-kala-akademi-awards/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=EastMojo |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[24 March]]''': [[World Poetry Day]] 2023 celebration in Manipur promoted the usage of [[Meitei language]] in poetic literary works.<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Poetry Day 2023 celebration in Manipur promotes Manipuri language|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/world-poetry-day-2023-celebration-in-manipur-promotes-manipuri-language|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=3 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803053100/https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/world-poetry-day-2023-celebration-in-manipur-promotes-manipuri-language|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''[[25 March]]''': The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND) organised the [[Yaoshang]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯌꯥꯎꯁꯪ}}|}}) festival at the Don Bosco Youth Centre in Koregaon Park, [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dolare |first=Rahul |date=2023-03-30 |title=Pune Hosts Authentic Manipuri Food and Culture at Yaoshang Festival 2023 |url=https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-hosts-authentic-manipuri-food-and-culture-at-yaoshang-festival-2023/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Punekar News |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[1 April]]''': In Kunagaon of [[Bangladesh]], the [[:en:Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board]] (LSTB) laid the foundation stone for the construction of a shrine of Sanamahi Sanglen and Sannapung of [[Sanamahism]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Foundation stone laid for Sanamahi Sanglen in Bangladesh|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/4/2/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Apr-1-Lainingthou-Sanamahi-Temple-Board-LSTB-Manipur-Member-Secret.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[5 April]]''': A group of 17 mountaineers of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Thougal Lup, Napat, were flagged off by the [[:en:Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board]] to climb the [[Mount Koubru]] for a pilgrimage to worship God [[Koubru]] and goddess [[Emoinu]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Koubru expedition flagged off|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/4/6/IMPHAL-Apr-5A-team-consisting-of-17-mountaineers-of-Lainingthou-Sanamahi-Thougal-Lup-Napat-Bishn.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[15 April]]''': [[Meitei language]] was approved among 13 regional languages for [[Central Armed Police Forces]] (CAPFs) examination by the [[Ministry of Home Affairs]] (MHA).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri among 13 regional languages approved for CAPF exam|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-among-13-regional-languages-approved-for-capf-exam|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=25 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925174356/https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-among-13-regional-languages-approved-for-capf-exam|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''[[19 May]]''' : {{langnf|mni|[[Ishanou]]|The Chosen One}} ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯏꯁꯥꯅꯧ}}|}}) was recognised as a "World Classic" by the [[Cannes Film Festival 2023]] and it was selected as the only film from India for the event for that year.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-06 |title=Manipuri feature film 'ISHANOU' recognised as World Classic |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/manipuri-feature-film-ishanou-recognised-as-world-classic/articleshow/100038686.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-31 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aribam Syam Sharma's ISHANOU recognised as World Classic |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/aribam-syam-sharmas-ishanou-recognised-as-world-classic |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en |archive-date=31 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731125822/https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/aribam-syam-sharmas-ishanou-recognised-as-world-classic |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri Film 'Ishanou' Becomes India's Only Restored Film To Be Screened At Cannes 2023 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/manipuri-film-ishanou-becomes-india-s-only-restored-film-to-be-screened-at-cannes-2023-news-284573 |website=Outlook India|date=8 May 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-15 |title=Cannes Film Festival 2023: Why this Manipuri classic by Aribam Syam Sharma is part of festival's classic section |url=https://epaper.timesgroup.com/timesspecial/leisure/cannes-film-festival-2023-why-this-manipuri-classic-by-aribam-syam-sharma-is-part-of-festival-classic-section/1684141714255 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Times Of India |language=English}}</ref>
* '''[[13 June]]''': [[Haobam Pabankumar]]'s [[Meitei film]] "{{langnf|mni|Joseph ki Macha|Joseph's Son}}" ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯖꯣꯁꯦꯐ ꯀꯤ ꯃꯆꯥ}}|}}) had a world premiere at the 25th [[Shanghai International Film Festival]] 2023 in [[China]]. It was the only film from India that participated in the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Vangamla Salle K. |date=2023-06-09 |title=Manipur: Haobam Paban Kumar's film 'Joseph ki Macha' to premiere at Shanghai Int'l Film Fest |url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/06/09/manipur-haobam-paban-kumars-film-joseph-ki-macha-to-premiere-at-shanghai-intl-film-fest/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=EastMojo |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-05 |title=Filmmaker Haobam Paban Kumar's 'Joseph's Son' to premiere at Shanghai film fest |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/filmmaker-haobam-paban-kumars-josephs-son-to-premiere-at-shanghai-film-fest/articleshow/100753017.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-08 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-05 |title=India's Lone Entry Haobam Paban Kumar's 'Joseph's Son' To World Premiere At Shanghai Film Festival {{!}} Ukhrul Times |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/indias-lone-entry-haobam-paban-kumars-josephs-son-to-world-premiere-at-shanghai-film-festival/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Haobam Paban's 'Joseph's Son' is India's lone entry at Shanghai International Film Festival 2023 |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/haobam-pabans-josephs-son-is-indias-lone-entry-at-shanghai-international-film-festival-2023 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225253/https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/haobam-pabans-josephs-son-is-indias-lone-entry-at-shanghai-international-film-festival-2023 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Singh|first=Bikash|date=2023-06-10|title=Manipuri film 'Joseph ki Macha' to premiere at Shanghai International Film Festival|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/manipuri-film-joseph-ki-macha-to-premiere-at-shanghai-international-film-festival/articleshow/100884844.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2024-08-03|issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
* '''[[5 July]]''': In [[Kuwait]], a footballer from Manipur draped himself with a Meitei cultural flag during the medal presentation ceremony of the [[South Asian Football Federation Championship]] (SAFF) 2023, showing at the international level his ethnic and cultural identity, besides being an Indian.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-07-06|title=Manipuri footballer ignites controversy with 'Meitei Flag' draping at SAFF medal event|url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/manipuri-footballer-ignites-controversy-with-meitei-flag-draping-at-saff-medal-event-609754-2023-07-06|access-date=2024-08-03|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-07-05|title=Manipuri footballer draped in 'Meitei flag' at SAFF medal event sparks row|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/manipuri-footballer-jeakson-singh-meitei-flag-saff-championship-final-row-2402001-2023-07-05|access-date=2024-08-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>
* '''May–August''': 393 [[Laishang|Meitei temples]] and shrines, including 16 [[Hindu temple]]s, were destroyed during the then [[2023–2024 Manipur violence|Manipur ethnic conflict]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-08-22|title=393 Meitei temples and shrines, including 16 Hindu mandirs, desecrated or destroyed during Manipur conflict|url=https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/393-meitei-temples-and-shrines-including-16-hindu-mandirs-desecrated-or-destroyed-during-manipur-conflict/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[5 August|5]]-[[9 August]]''': [[Haobam Pabankumar]]'s documentary film ''"Iron Women of Manipur"'' and Meena Longjam's documentary film ''"Andro Dreams"'', which were about the lives of [[Meitei women]] like [[Nameirakpam Kunjarani Devi]], [[Angom Anita Chanu]], [[Saikhom Mirabai Chanu]], Laibi, were officially selected and had their world premier in the 15th [[International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala]] (IDSFFK) 2023 organised by the [[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy]] on behalf of [[Government of Kerala]] in [[Thiruvananthapuram]].<ref>{{Cite web |title='Iron Women of Manipur' and 'Andro Dreams' to compete in 15th IDSFFK 2023 : 18th jul23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=23..180723.jul23 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-19 |title=Paban's 'Iron Women Of Manipur' & Meena's 'Andro Dreams' To Compete In 15th IDSFFK 2023 {{!}} Ukhrul Times |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/pabans-iron-women-of-manipur-meenas-andro-dreams-to-compete-in-15th-idsffk-2023/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Aswin J. |title=Manipuri Dreams |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/tracking-indian-communities/manipuri-dreams/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
* '''[[13 August]]''': 132nd Patriots' Day was observed giving tributes to the heroes of the historic [[Anglo-Manipur War|Anglo Manipuri War]] of 1891.<ref>{{Cite web|title=132nd Patriots' Day observationBefitting tributes paid to Bravehearts of Anglo Manipuri War of 1891|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/8/14/DIO-Our-CorrespondentBPR-KAK-KJM-SPI-TBL-TML-Aug-13-Befitting-tributes-were-paid-to-the-brave-martyrs-of-A.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[20 August]]''': [[:en:Manipuri Language Day|Manipuri language day]] (also called [[:en:Meitei Language Day|Meitei language day]]) was observed, as well as movement to achieve [[Meitei classical language movement|official classical language status]] was further continued.<ref>{{Cite web|title='High time to include Manipuri language in classical category'|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/high-time-to-include-manipuri-language-in-classical-category|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=3 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803053058/https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/high-time-to-include-manipuri-language-in-classical-category|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=32nd-Manipuri-Language-Day-observed-today&id=466448</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Classical status for Manipuri|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/editorial/classical-status-for-manipuri|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=22 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230922052134/https://www.ifp.co.in/editorial/classical-status-for-manipuri|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''[[20 August]]''': "An Anthology of Manipuri Culture", a book was released by professor M Akshayakumar Singh at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title="An Anthology of Manipuri Culture" released at JNMDA|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/8/21/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Aug-20-An-Anthology-of-Manipuri-Culture-a-book-edited-by-Prof-M-Akshayakum.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[22 August]]''': [[Ishanou]], [[Oneness (film)|Oneness]], and [[Eikhoigi Yum]] became [[IMDb]]’s top 3 [[Meitei language]] movies.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-08-22|title=Ishanou, Oneness, and Eikhoigi Yum become IMDb's top 3 Manipuri movies|url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/08/22/ishanou-oneness-and-eikhoigi-yum-become-imdbs-top-3-manipuri-movies/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[24 August]]''': Two [[Meitei language]] films, ''"[[Eikhoigi Yum]]"'' (Our Home) and ''"Beyond Blast"'', were honoured with the best film awards in the 69th [[National Film Awards (India)|National Film Awards of India]]. ''"Eikhoigi Yum"'' won the award for the [[Meitei cinema|Best Feature Film in Meiteilon]] (Manipuri). ''"Beyond Blast"'' won the award for the Best Biographical Film.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2023-08-26|title=2 Manipuri movies win big at 69th Nat'l Film Awards|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/2-manipuri-movies-win-big-at-69th-natl-film-awards/articleshow/103083694.cms|access-date=2024-08-03|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=NEWS|first=NE NOW|date=2023-08-24|title=Two Manipuri films win big at 69th National Film Awards|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/two-manipuri-films-win-big-at-69th-national-film-awards.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[25 August]]''': The MEELAL and [[Directorate of Language Planning & Implementation]] of the [[Government of Manipur]] jointly organised a coaching camp to teach [[Meitei script|Meitei Mayek script]] to the victims of the ethnic violence, who were then staying at the relief camps in [[Moirang]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meetei Mayek coaching camp begins|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/8/26/IMPHAL-Aug-25Meetei-Erol-Eyek-Loinasillol-Apunba-Lup-MEELAL-and-Directorate-of-Language-Planning-Implem.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Meetei Mayek coaching camp begins : 26th aug23 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=10..260823.aug23|access-date=2024-08-03|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
* '''[[10 September]]''': In the 19th Kazan International Muslim film festival in [[Russia]]’s [[Kazan]] city, Manipuri filmmaker Mayanglambam [[Romi Meitei]] achieved the best director award for his debut non-commercial [[Meitei language]] film ‘[[Eikhoigi Yum]]’ ("Our Home").<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri filmmaker Romi Meitei shines yet again, wins best director at Kazan film fest|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/manipuri-filmmaker-romi-meitei-shines-yet-again-wins-best-director-at-kazan-film-fest|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=March 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=S|first=Vangamla Salle K.|date=2023-09-11|title=Manipuri filmmaker Romi Meitei wins best director award at film festival in Russia|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/09/11/manipuri-filmmaker-romi-meitei-wins-best-director-award-at-film-festival-in-russia/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bora|first=Pallav|title=Manipuri Filmmaker Romi Meitei Bags Best Director's Award At Kazan Film Festival|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/celebrities/manipuri-filmmaker-romi-meitei-bags-best-director-s-award-at-kazan-international-muslim-film-festival-1628939|access-date=2024-08-03|website=ABP Live|date=11 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[18 September]]''': [[Kokyet]], a traditional Meitei headdress, was officially announced to be used as a uniform for the officials in the [[Indian Parliament]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri Kokyet finds space in Indian Parliament|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=22 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522060400/https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/manipuri-kokyet-finds-space-in-indian-parliament|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-09-12|title=Nehru jacket, Manipuri turban: New uniforms on the cards for Parliament staff|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-new-uniforms-parliament-staff-with-images-new-parliament-building-first-day-september-19-253515|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Zee Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2023-09-15|title=Parliament marshals to don Manipuri turban, Kokyet|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/parliament-marshals-to-don-manipuri-turban-kokyet/articleshow/103676067.cms|access-date=2024-08-03|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri turban to adorn Parliament Marshals|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/9/14/NEW-DELHI-Sep-13Parliament-House-employees-will-don-new-uniforms-during-the-special-session-starting-from-S.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nehru jacket, lotus motif, Manipuri turbans: See images of new Parliament uniforms|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2023/09/13/deep-pink-nehru-jacket-lotus-motif-manipuri-turbans-see-images-of-the-new-parliament-uniform.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[24 September]]''': The annual [[Meitei script|Meitei Mayek script]] competition was held, commemorating the day the MEELAL signed an agreement with [[Manipur Government|Manipur state government]] to implement [[Meitei Mayek script]] in the school curriculum on 18 May 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meetei Mayek competition on September 24|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/education/meetei-mayek-competition-on-september-24|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en|archive-date=4 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004033257/https://www.ifp.co.in/education/meetei-mayek-competition-on-september-24|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''[[7 October]]''': In the 29th National Junior Thang-Ta Championship 2023 organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Thang-Ta Association under the aegis of Thang-Ta Federation of India in [[Srinagar]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)]], the representative from [[Haryana]] was crowned winner and [[Manipur]] as the runners up. [[Thang Ta]] is a traditional Meitei martial art form.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Junior Thang-Ta NationalsManipur finish runners up as Haryana emerge team champions|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/10/7/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Oct-6-Manipur-had-to-settle-for-the-first-runners-up-title-as-Haryana-were-cr.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[15 October]]''': The traditional Meitei religious festival of [[Mera Chaorel Houba]] was celebrated by the [[:en:Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board]] in Haying Khongban Uphong Yumpham, starting from the holy [[Kangla]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mera Chaoren Houba celebrated|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/10/15/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Oct-15-Lainingthou-Sanamahi-Temple-Board-today-celebrated-the-Mera-Chaoren-H.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''[[15 October]]''': In [[Mumbai]], a [[Meitei language|Meitei]]-English bilingual film ''"Who Said Boys Can't Wear Makeup"'' which was the first film from Northeast India to address the subject of men's makeup and [[gender-neutral]] clothing, was shown.<ref>{{Cite web|last=EastMojo|first=Team|date=2023-10-03|title=Manipuri-English film promoting gender-neutral fashion to be screened in Mumbai|url=http://www.eastmojo.com/entertainment/2023/10/03/manipuri-english-film-promoting-gender-neutral-fashion-to-be-screened-in-mumbai/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''October''': The [[Bal Sahitya Puraskar|Bal Sahitya Puraskar Award]] in Manipuri language was achieved by Dilip Nongmaithem for his book ''"Ibemma Amasung Ngabemma"''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=2023-10-05|title=Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Manipuri language for Dilip Nongmaithem|language=en-IN|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/bal-sahitya-puraskar-in-manipuri-language-for-dilip-nongmaithem/article67384920.ece|access-date=2024-08-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''November''': A new office called 'Kabui Loishang' was opened at the traditional Meitei temple of the [[:en:Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board]] in Haying Khongban Uphong Yumpham, Imphal.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Kabui Loishang' opened at Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/11/9/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Nov-8-A-new-office-called-Kabui-Loishang-was-opened-today-at-Lainingthou-Sa.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref>
* '''November''': On the Constitution Day, Manipur Chief Minister releases a digital form of the [[Constitution of India]]n Republic in [[Meitei language]] and English in [[Meitei script|Meetei Mayek]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-11-26|title=Manipur Chief Minister releases diglot edition of Constitution in Meetei Mayek|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/manipur-chief-minister-biren-singh-releases-diglot-edition-of-constitution-in-meetei-mayek-script-2467751-2023-11-26|access-date=2024-08-03|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Constitution Day 2023: Manipur CM Biren Singh Launches Diglot Edition of Indian Constitution In Regional Language|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/constitution-day-2023-manipur-cm-biren-singh-launches-diglot-edition-of-indian-constitution-in-regional-language-6536020/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.india.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Constitution of India in Meitei Mayek released|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/11/29/IMPHAL-Nov-28-DIPR-Chief-Minister-N-Biren-Singh-on-Sunday-released-the-diglot-edition-of-the-Constitution.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=S|first=Vangamla Salle K.|date=2023-11-26|title=Manipur CM releases diglot edition of Indian Constitution in Meitei Mayek script|url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/11/26/manipur-cm-releases-diglot-edition-of-indian-constitution-in-meitei-mayek-script/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''November''': [[Governor of Manipur]] [[Anusuiya Uikey]] opened the demonstration and performance classes of a 15-day workshop on '[[Rites de passage|rites-de-passage]]' of [[Sanamahism]] religion at a temple of [[Lainingthou Sanamahi]] in [[Imphal]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-11-20|title=Manipur Governor Uikey inaugurates Sanamahism workshop, advocates for cultural legacy|url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/video/manipur-governor-uikey-inaugurates-sanamahism-workshop-advocates-for-cultural-legacy-714031-2023-11-20|access-date=2024-08-03|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gita|first=Konthoujam|date=2023-11-20|title=Manipur Governor inaugurates 15-Day workshop on rites-de-passage of Sanamahism|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/manipur-governor-inaugurates-15-day-workshop-on-rites-de-passage-of-sanamahism/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=News from Manipur - Imphal Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pothashang|date=2023-11-20|title=15-day workshop on 'Rites-de-passage" of Sanamahism underway {{!}} Pothashang News|url=https://pothashang.in/2023/11/15-day-workshop-on-rites-de-passage-of-sanamahism-underway/|access-date=2024-08-03|website=Pothashang|language=en-US|archive-date=3 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803075244/https://pothashang.in/2023/11/15-day-workshop-on-rites-de-passage-of-sanamahism-underway/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''December''': Sorokhaibam Gambhini, a Meitei writer from [[Tripura]] achieved the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] 2023 for her poetic writings in [[Meitei literature]] for her book titled ''"Yachangba Nang Hallo"''. She is the first person from [[Tripura]] to get this award in [[Meitei language]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Irom|first=Bit|date=2023-12-21|title=Tripura's Sorokhaibam Gambhini bags Sahitya Akademi award for Manipuri literature|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/a-noted-female-poet-from-tripura-conferred-sahitya-akademi-award-2023-in-manipuri-literature.html|access-date=2024-08-03|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US}}</ref>

== See also ==
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* [[:en:2023 in art|2023 in art]]
* [[:en:2023 in film|2023 in film]]
* [[:en:2023 in literature|2023 in literature]]
* [[:en:2023 in music|2023 in music]]
* [[:en:2023 in philosophy|2023 in philosophy]]
* [[:en:2023 in religion|2023 in religion]]
* [[:en:2023 in science|2023 in science]]
* [[:en:2023 in American television|2023 in American television]]
* [[:en:2023 in hip hop music|2023 in hip hop music]]
* [[:en:2023 in sports|2023 in sports]]
* [[:en:2023 in video games|2023 in video games]]
* [[:en:2023 in Philippine television|2023 in Philippine television]]

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