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Sangai Utsav is a cultural festival of which Indian state?
A)
Assam
B)
Tripura
C)
Mizoram
D)
Manipur

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Manipur

Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy Monday(21st Nov 2022) inaugurated the ‘Manipur Sangai Festival 2022’ at the Sangai Ethnic Park, Moirang Khunou in Bishnupur district.

* The 10-day-long festival will be held in 13 venues across six districts in the northeastern state till November 30, 2022.
 
* Speaking at the event, the Union minister expressed his gratitude for being able to participate in the festival. “I am lucky to meet groups of 33 different communities in one place, who have come to represent their communities in the festival,” he said.
 
* G Kishan Reddy invited people across the country to visit the state and witness the beauty of the festival. He also appreciated the chief minister, his cabinet colleagues, MLAs, and other officials for organising the festival. The tourism minister further stated that he would convey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the festival is being celebrated in a grand manner.
 
* The Union minister hailed the natural beauty of Manipur. He further said the Union Government had been taking up initiatives for the development of the Northeast.
 
* Manipur Chief Minister "N Biren Singh" said the festival is celebrated as the ‘Festival of Oneness’ to encourage a sense of belongingness, and pride in ownership of the land among the people..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : November 24, 2022
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