IMPHAL, Sept 19: As has been conducted during the past two years, the traditional boat race on Heikru Hidongba will be held at the newly repaired Salampat in Lamlai on September 24.
Making the announcement before media persons today during a press conference, Ima Imoinu Thougallup Kanglup advisor S Gambhir said the lup will organise the boat race.
He said as part of the preparation for the boat race, two traditional boats have arrived at Salampat and preparatory rituals were conducted today.
Following a log gap of performing the traditional boat race, it was continued for the past two years, Gambhir said.
Providing the details of the race, he said 16 teams of men`™s, women`™s, boys`™ and girls`™ will participate in the September 24 race.
Appealing to all sections of the society to help in making the event a success, he said the race will follow the traditional rules of a boat race.