Simple things that make me proud…
Posted by: Ashim Singha on: October 28, 2007
.. The fragrance of Lonchak… the taste of Irolpa, Ngouthong, Sinchau… the festival of Bishu, Kang, Mera, Kartika, Raspunima, Fagu … the legends of Soralel, Sanamahi, Pahangpa, Leimarel, Khamba-Thoibi… the Nungshi flowers Lehau, Senarai, Singarei, Malati that bloom in every house yard… the fascinating beauty of a Bishnupriya Manipuri girl with the traditional dress Lahing, Chaksabi, Inafi… the golden crops and the green field that I see when I look through my window… the rich ritualistic and recreational Dance forms, Songs, Tunes of Pung Cholom, Pala, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Thabol Chongba, Basak… the artists with glamorous costumes and ornaments… its the exclusive individuality that makes Manipuri culture so rich… I am proud of that… I am really proud of that.
…And the warm hospitality I have experienced in the remote villages… The sweet words of the people… their simple and easy lifestyle… the folklore and folk tales narrated by our old Dango’s and Bopa’s… make me proud.
…And the pattern of our houses, furnitures… even the design of our jewelry… the arts and science our forefathers developed through ages… so unique so matchless… I am really proud of my individual identity as a Bishnupriya Manipuri.
…And the fact that in almost all schools and institutes, Bishnupriya Manipuris are generally in the top of their classes among others… in studies, in literature, in performing arts and in games… I am proud of that.
I could go on and on about a thousand more reasons that make me proud as a Bishnupriya Manipuri!
I will always prefer to born as a Manipuri… and die as a Manipuri.
13 Responses to "Simple things that make me proud…"
2 | Ashim Singha
October 24, 2007 at 5:59 pm
Thank you rishikesh for visiting this blog. Very busy going these days so I cant manage enough time to write or post articles in regular basis. I’ve gone through your blog and must say its awesome. Please keep your efforts up.
3 | Uttam Singha
October 25, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Yes, another good step done by Ashim. Thanks a lot. I am reading all articles now. Very very good looking, informative and nice articles. I would like to bow my head for your wounderfull job. Thank You.
4 | rishikesh sinha
October 26, 2007 at 3:11 am
Thanks, Uttam and Ashim for the comments. Not only I am happy with your comments but the writer of the post, Ranita Sinha is happy getting the response from you all. it is an encouraging act for us to carry on the work. Anyway I am adding the link of this blog in my blog. It would facilate others to drop here.
I must say I come to know this blog exist from the Google Alert. In your last post you used the word – BIshnupriya manipuri so i received the link of the blog.
Please add a subscription option or add the word bishnupriya manipuri in every post you add in this blog. so that i can come to know something has beeb added here.
The look of the blog, adding to it the content is fantastic, awesome.
A must visit blog.
5 | deepali
October 30, 2007 at 9:05 am
really, buddy u took me to my village even i am proud to be bishnupriya manipuri and i would like to born as a bishnupriya manipuri in my every birth and die as bishnupriya manipuri.
6 | Ashim Singha
October 30, 2007 at 5:53 pm
dear Deepali,Thank you for the feedback. It was really great to learn about your love your own community and culture. Take care.
7 | mike
November 3, 2007 at 9:06 pm
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8 | rishikesh sinha
November 5, 2007 at 1:10 pm
hello ahsim i went through your ithak, sorry to say that since I am NOT proficient in bengali i cant read. can u do me a favour can you please translate the interview of Late Bimal sinha. That would be one another good post.
thanks,
http://bishnupriyamanipuri.blogspot.com/
9 | Ashim Singha
November 7, 2007 at 6:25 am
thank rishikesh for your interest in the interview published in ithaak,I’ll try if I can manage time. the interview is in bishnupriya manipuri language so please take help of anyone who can read bishnupriya manipuri.
10 | Lila
November 29, 2007 at 5:24 pm
“Khamba-Thoibi… the Nungsi flowers Lehau,Sanarei,Singarei,Malati that bloom in every house yard…”
i hav no idea why i cry when i go thru this!! be regular boy, at least i will read ur blog all the time.love.Lila.
11 | ranita sinha
December 2, 2007 at 10:21 am
Every aspect of a BM village is so nicely touched that it is sure to make one emotional..really loved this article..and to add to it i love the smell of chushor ji that comes when u pass through the lanes of a village..
Regards….ranita
http://bishnupriyamanipuri.blogspot.com
12 | nihad
March 4, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Hi!
iv been searching the web for anything related to manipur as my daughter 5 year old has been asked to dress up as manipur boy for school.. i wud like to ask few questions related to symbol of the region etc. can u plz reply if ur free.
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October 23, 2007 at 1:56 pm
yes, people are sweet and every thing related to BM is sweet.
I could go on and on about a thousand more reasons that make me proud as a Bishnupriya Manipuri! Indeed there are.
please visit my blog
http://bishnupriyamanipuri.blogspot.com/