Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangatha team for NE Youth Festival

Imphal, October 16 : Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Imphal zone with 75 youths from all districts of Manipur participated in the North East Youth Festival held from October 8 to 10 at Kohima, Nagaland, a statement of the body expressed.

The youths took part in all events, both competitive and non-competitive.

The cultural folk dance presented by Panganba Immoral Theatre, Ningthoukhong, Bishnupur district stood second position and got a cash prize of Rs 15,000. In the rock band competition also NYK Ukhrul who presented Resurrection rock band received a cash prize of Rs 50,000 as third prize and another Rs 10,000 as best vocal in the band competition.

The Young Friend Union Club from NYK, Imphal represented classical solo (vocal) and begged third prize of cash award Rs 5000.Besides, NYKS, Imphal zone stood second position in exhibition (Yuvakriti).

The team of Manipur representing all districts of Manipur has been reported back to their representative NYKs with flying colors, the statement signed by J Ruivah, zonal director, NYKS, Imphal stated.