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Seminar Highlights Role of Handloom in Strengthening Emotional Integration in Manipur
A seminar at the Mera Hou Chongba Festive Fair 2026 in Imphal discusses how traditional handloom can preserve Manipur’s cultural heritage and strengthen emotional integration.
Imphal, October 29, 2026: A seminar highlighting the cultural significance of Mera Hou Chongba and the role of traditional handloom in promoting emotional integration and unity in Manipur was held at Iboyaima Sumang Leela Sanglen, Imphal East, as part of the Mera Hou Chongba Festive Fair 2026.
Organised by the District Handlooms and Textiles, Imphal East, the seminar focused on how traditional handloom can foster cultural understanding, preserve the state’s heritage and strengthen social bonds among communities.
The session was moderated by Dr. Keisham Sobita, retired Director of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Manipur.
Experts Discuss Cultural Heritage and Unity
The seminar featured several resource persons from the fields of handloom, culture and social activism. They included Th. Basanta Singh, Deputy Director (Handloom), Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Manipur; cultural activist Makhonmani Mongsaba; Dr. Thounaojam Ruhichand, Assistant Professor in the Department of Umanglai Haraoba at Manipur University of Culture; and Sougrakpam Bhubon, social and cultural activist, media panellist and president of Shintha Handlooms and Handicrafts, Manipur.
The discussions provided a platform to explore the cultural importance of Mera Hou Chongba and the potential of traditional handloom in preserving Manipur’s cultural identity.
The seminar also underlined the role of cultural traditions and indigenous crafts in encouraging mutual understanding and strengthening emotional connections among the people of Manipur.
