‘Lai Haraoba’ ritualistic festival begins in Tripura

  • In Tripura, Lai Haraoba,a ritualistic festival observed by Manipuri meitei communities began in Agartala. The 5-day long festival is jointly organised by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of Tripura, Puthiba Lai Haraoba Committee and Puthiba Welfare & Cultural Society, Agartala.
  • Lai Haraoba is celebrated through oral literature, music, dance and rituals.
  • A cultural troupe from Manipur has also come to take part in the festival.
  • They will be performing various cultural and traditional musical skits including Manipuri martial arts, folk music and folk dances during the festival.
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