Manipur Photography Society releases its first calendar today. Preshow Shimray, Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly launched the annual calendar in a humble function at Manipur Press Club Majorkhul. Dr. Nabakanta Sharma, Senior Gynaecology, NRHM presided over the function. The calendar includes selected exclusive shots taken by members of the Manipur Photography Society.
“The brutal murder of Manorama was captured by photographers and it is spread wide highlighting the incident across the nation and beyond. The uprising and after effect of the brutality was effective through picture facts and the importance of photographers are very relevant in our society” expressed the Deputy Speaker in the launching function.
He expressed that Manipur Photography Society is working well and to take it forward he calls for expansion of the society in various district. He also expressed his willingness to help the society in promoting Ukhrul as a tourist spot through the works of the society by inclusion of photographers from Ukhrul and through collective efforts.
Dr Nabakanta gave a brief note on the origin of Photography. He spoke on the archival picture of Late King Tikendrajit in the context of Manipur. He also related the pictures taken by the Britishers paged in the books written by Mr. Grim Woods’ Wife.
The function was attended by photographer members, well-wishers, advisor to the society and media persons.
