ASSOCIATION OF MANIPURI DIASPORA (AMAND), PUNE
Regd. 643/2012/Pune, Email: amand.pune@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/site/amandpune
Ref. No.-/AMAND/PR/Ningol/2014-16/002/ Date: 26 October 2014
PRESS RELEASE
The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune is a non-profit, non-government community organization founded by working as well as retired Manipuri professionals residing in and around Pune. Ningol Chakkouba, an age old culture that signifies the strong bonding between “Ningols” and “Pibas” in the society of Manipur, was celebrated on Saturday, the 25th October 2014 at Aadrika Restaurant, Pune. This festival not only signifies but also strengthens the bond of love & affection between brothers and sisters, parents and daughters and friends.
This unique age old festival was organized by AMAND, Pune with its firm objective to foster the spirit of unity, harmony and goodwill amongst the brothers & sisters living in and around Pune. This will also help in promoting the coexistence and social bonding by reaffirming the faith in traditional values of love and protection of people of Manipur in Pune. Fun filled pre-lunch as well as postlunch entertainment programs were also organized during this event. All the participants reaffirmed to celebrate the occasion every year with the same spirit and vigour.
The event was concluded by presenting some gifts to all the ningols and kids by the pibas; mutual greetings & blessings between the brothers and sisters.
With best Regards,
(Ch. Jayanta Singh)
Gen. Secy,
AMAND, Pune
Sana Sanggai, Survey No. 280, Plot No. 13, Property No. 2980,
Shathe Wasti, Dhanori Road, Lohegoan, Pune 411047.
