IMPHAL, Jan 17: Meitei diaspora in Montreal discussed the importance of restoration and study of ancient Meitei texts during today’s programs at the ongoing 15-day observation in remembrance of puya mei thaba being organized by International Observation Committee on Puya Mei Thaba.
Thokchom Manihar spoke comprehensively on the setback dealt to the people of Manipur by the inglorious event in chronicling its history. The gathering agreed on the necessity and benefits of the younger generations to keep in touch with their roots and protect their identity. Further, they delved on the need of understanding old texts and scripts to have a better understanding of the culture and traditions of the community.
A general agreement was reached on the rising need for translating the puyas into English in order to widen the scope of spreading the contents of the ancient scripts among the younger generations.