Sadar Hills Half Marathon 2016 was held on 16 January, 2016 in order to raise funds and awareness for Dr CG Crozier Community Park, Kanggui which is an environmental awareness project for greener Kanggui and GREENER MANIPUR. The event was co-sponsored by European Manipuri Association – a Manipur diaspora group based out of London. Lien
Sadar Hills Half Marathon 2016 was held on 16 January, 2016 in order to raise funds and awareness for Dr CG Crozier Community Park, Kanggui which is an environmental awareness project for greener Kanggui and GREENER MANIPUR. The event was co-sponsored by European Manipuri Association – a Manipur diaspora group based out of London. Lien
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Press Release EMA (European Manipuri Association) celebrated Ningol Chakouba on 14th November 2015 at Borstal, Kent in the UK, a day later than in Manipur. It was a hugely successful
EMA (European Manipuri Association) celebrated Ningol Chakouba on 14th November 2015 at Borstal, Kent in the UK, a day later than in Manipur. It was a hugely successful event with new and existing members gathering from all over Europe. Highlight of the event was the Food and most importantly Ningol Dokhina Thouram. Although the show was stolen by the kids shouting, running and playing around.
On the menu were mouth-watering Sareng thongba, Rou ataoba thongba, ooti, chagem pomba, khamen kanghau, thambou sinju, bora and other traditional items.
For the Dokhina, EMA Pibas were proud to be able to arrange for Muka Phee and Phanek for the Ningols, right from Manipur.
2015 EMA Ningol Chakouba also saw the rise of new talents. A drawing competition was held leading up to the event and winners were announced during the celebration with medals, certificates and winner’s trophies distributed. Children drew on the theme of “Phunga wari” and all entries were indeed praise worthy.
EMA also unveiled a calendar. The photos on it were contributed by EMA members and are of pictures taken by them in Manipur.
As the event concluded, members left with bulging bellies and smiles on their face, taking memories of the day entertained by the children with educational cum entertaining presentations.
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Office of the European Manipuri Association(EMA) London, United Kingdom 13th EMA Annual Social Gathering and Convention 2014 has concluded at Kent, UK The Annual Social Gathering and Convention for the
European Manipuri Association Annual Social Gathering 2014, Kent, UK
Office of the
European Manipuri Association(EMA)
London, United Kingdom
13th EMA Annual Social Gathering and Convention 2014 has concluded at Kent, UK
The Annual Social Gathering and Convention for the year 2014 of the European Manipuri Association has been concluded on 15th June 2014 at Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom. The gathering started on the evening of 13th June by members arriving at Coldblow farm, situated on top of the Kent Downs in the South East of England. The farm is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with stunning views of local footpaths and bridleways. A perfect venue for the gathering, serving a taste of natural heritage of English countryside.
The two days gathering and convention was attended by members of the Manipuri Diaspora community and expatriates residing in different parts of Europe. A once in a year major event which is also an opportunity for the widespread community to meet each other and welcome new members to the organisation.
Traditional delicacies prepared with ingredients brought from home, travelling thousands of miles, infused the spirit of Manipuriness. Besides the delicacies, it was a fun filled event with friendly yet organised competitive sports, showcasing of entertainment skills such as magic show by one of EMA’s senior members, rendering melodious Manipuri tunes making everyone nostalgic. A group photo with women members wearing traditional dresses summed up the very existence of EMA upholding and preserving the varied tradition and culture of Manipur and providing its members a platform to give them a feeling of ‘Home away from home’. Also a rare opportunity for the children born and brought up here in Europe, teaching as well as reminding them of their rich traditional and cultural roots.
The main highlights of the event were the first ever introduction of ‘EMA Cup’ football match organised between members residing in London versus ‘Rest of Europe’. The team comprising of ‘Rest of Europe’ won and lifted the cup .Man of the match was awarded to Franco Mayanglambam. Apart from fun and cultural activities, an annual convention comprising of discussions on different topics related to socio-economic development of Manipur, promotion of Manipuri culture in Europe ,to promote EMA through more mini gatherings and networking creating more awareness than before about its existence in Europe in general and London in particular are some to mention.
The Convention has resolved to organise EMA Football Cup as an annual event from this year onward to promote sports and unity among the Diasporas living in Europe. Furthermore, there was a brainstorming session on how to showcase the cultural heritage and artifacts of Manipur in particular and North East India in general at the international level whilst utilising the limited resources available.
EMA Football Players 2014
The Executive Committee of EMA would like to thank its members specially those who had travelled far from different parts of Europe to attend the gathering. The moral and financial support provided by those members who couldn’t make themselves to the event is well appreciated. Special thanks to those who offered extra help to the executive committee in organising the event which has always been the reason for a successful EMA gathering.
With regards Dated 16th June 2014
Somorendro Khangembam
General Secretary
EMA, Europe
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Written by Amukhomba Ngangbam (Manipurtimes), European Manipuri Association (EMA), Korea Manipuri Association (KMA)
My City, Clean City – A Collective Initiative for City Beautification
With a new venture to give our cities a green look and garbage free all the time, Manipur’s Thoubal Keithel and Kakching Keithel have been decorated with many hanging flower pots and installed portable waste disposal bins at several locations for collection of general waste and recyclable waste. It is also planned that the collected recyclable waste would be handed over to the private firms collecting recyclable materials and to the private recycling plants operating in Manipur.
A joint initiative on city beautification through community participation under the theme “My City, Clean City” taken up by European Manipuri Association (EMA), Korea Manipuri Association (KMA) in collaboration with The Great Thoubal (TGT), Green Revolution Society, Manipur, Thoubal Municipal Council, Kakching Municipal Council, Kakching Bazar Business Welfare Association, the city beautification campaign with installation of hanging flower pots and solid waste bins was held at Thoubal Keithel on July 20 and Kakching Keithel on July 22, 2013.
The idea of this mission My City, Clean City is inspired from the life experiences of the members of European Manipuri Association, London and Korea Manipuri Association, Suwon while living away from home in foreign countries. This initiative is also designed to work as a collective effort by involving local government units such as municipal councils and local NGOs in order to bring changes in the existing norms of that particular locality. Hence this initiative remains supplementary to the existing public and voluntary units operating locally and during such collaborative initiative process changes will be brought to the hearts and mind of local community and keeping one’s environment neat, clean and green become a moral responsibility for the people.
The main concept of this initiative is to get involve the larger community towards the effort of making a green and garbage free city which is a communal place. Earlier, European Manipuri Association initiated such campaign in the historic Khwairamband Ima Keithel, a unique market place run exclusively by woman and the only in the world. ‘Blooming Manipur Project’ was initiated as an experimental project but at the moment it is functioning as an autonomous body after the completion of the project timeline with EMA.
“My City, Clean City” is an initiative taken up collectively by the community of Thoubal and Kakching to make their communal places clean and beautiful. Moreover, it is to instil the spirit of community participation and civic pride for their towns, city and villages.
Regarding the city beautification drive, Okram Bishwajit, Chairperson of European Manipuri Association, in an exclusive interview with Manipur Times, said that the city beautification and cleaning campaign with installation of hanging flower pots of different varieties is a part of the strategy to bring a positive attitude to the mindset of the people of Manipur filled with the reminiscence of conflicts, violence and a society in turmoil. Moreover, it is a mission to save our environment, make the people healthy amidst a healthy environment.
“We, the international Manipuri diaspora, living in European and other developed countries, have experienced the comforts of developed countries. However, we can’t spend our life comfortably there while our people in Manipur are living amidst dust. We like our fellow Manipuris to enjoy the fruits of development. Manipuris living abroad always care for their home state right from human rights to infrastructural development and environment. City beautification program is part of our contribution we can extend to the people of this state”, said Bishwajit.
He said that European Manipuri Association, EMA which is eleven years old has about 62 active members at present. Bishwajit Elangbam , a senior member of EMA living in London first suggested the idea of installing hanging flower baskets in the historic Ima Keithel . After a formal project proposal and general consensus of majority of the members of EMA, the ‘Blooming Manipur Project’ was launched. The initial implementation was done through financial contributions from members and well wishers of EMA. So for the first time, Khwairamband Ima Keithel was adorned with hanging flower pots with the help of volunteers and ex EMA members living in Manipur with the approval and moral support of Imphal Municipality and concerned government departments. The experimental project was planned to run for one year by EMA. It’s been almost two years since its launch and since then the idea, concept and implementation has also evolved through adaptation to local needs.
To keep Thoubal keithel and Kakching keithel neat and clean by decorating it with beautiful hanging flower pots and systematic collection of waste particularly through community participation, European Manipuri Association tied up with Jiten Nongmaithem, Chairman of Korea Manipuri Association to initiate a city beautification program under the theme “My city, Clean City”. The financial, physical and moral contribution from all the members of EMA, KMA, NGOs , members of the local community and both the municipal councils of Thoubal and Kakching has helped in successful implementation of the initiative.
Nahakpam Bidhan, a member of Korea Manipuri Association told Manipur Times that market place is a common place thronged with all sections of the society to sell and buy various things. Making our cities and communal places green, neat and clean becomes quite essential. After all, the changes will bring a positive vibe to the people resulting in good health and a harmonious society. Almost all cities in Korea always look green, neat and clean. As a result of this, the market places look like a garden. The people there have the habit of using dustbins to dispose of wastes and littering is a taboo to them. It’s quite astonishing to see the market scene of Manipur. Almost every empty space is filled with garbage and foul smell of rotten things. People throw away their general refuse and solid waste materials improperly. It’s a disgrace for all of us to showcase our historic Ima Keithel and other markets of the state in its present scenario in the eyes of foreign tourists visiting the state. We need to imitate and see how the other developed countries are trying to keep their markets environment friendly.
He appealed the people to participate in this initiative by sharing their thoughts and by extending full co-operation.
“Inclusion of solid waste management education in school syllabus to bring awareness to the children is the need of the hour. To make a garbage free zone and bring a good environment, awareness on the part of our people is a must”, said Bidhan while assuring all possible help from the side of Korea Manipuri Association to make the state’s markets places always look green and garbage free.
With the theme “My City, Clean City”, the city beautification campaign held at Thoubal Keithel on July 20 last was organised by Thoubal Municipal Council in collaboration with the Great Thoubal, European Manipuri Association, Korea Manipuri Association and Green Revolution Society, Manipur.
T. Ranjit Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal, Y. Bijen Singh, Chairperson, Thoubal Municipal Council, N. Gitkumar, Director, MAHUD, Government of Manipur, Jugindro Akoijamba, Admin II, NE Region, The Great Thoubal, Okram Bishwajit, Chairperson, Eurppean Manipuri Association and Okram Kenedy Singh, Secretary, Green Revolution Society, Thoubal graced the function as Chief Guest, President, Guest of honours and special Guest respectively.
The campaign held at Kakching Keithel organised on July 22 was under the initiative of European Manipuri Association (EMA) London, Korea Manipuri Association (KMA), Suwon in association with Kakching Municipal Council, Kakching Bazar Business Welfare Association, Library and information Centre, Kakching and The Great Thoubal.
One day awareness campaign on the theme My City, Clean City was also held at the Auditorium of Library and information centre, Kakching to bring awareness to the people about the importance of safeguarding the environment and keeping the city neat and tidy. Kshetrimayum Subadani Devi, Chairperson, Kakching Municiapl Council, N. Shyamchandra, Secretary, The Great Thoubal, M. Brojen, Vice chairperson Kakching Municipal Council graced the occasion as presidium members.
Thanking you in anticipation.
With regards,
(Nongmaithem Jiten Singh)
Chairperson, Korea Manipuri Association
On Behalf of the Participating Organizations
Thoubal Municipal Council, Kakching Municipal Council, The Great Thoubal, Thoubal; Green Revolution Society, Manipur; Kakching Bazar Business Welfare Assn, European Manipuri Association (EMA), and Korea Manipuri Association (KMA)
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THE EUROPEAN MANIPURI ASSOCIATION Annual Social Gathering, 2011 Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August 2011 YHA Margate 3 – 4 Royal Esplanade, Westbrook Bay, Margate, Kent CT9 5DL, United Kingdom… Read more »
THE EUROPEAN MANIPURI ASSOCIATION
Annual Social Gathering, 2011
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August 2011
YHA Margate
3 – 4 Royal Esplanade, Westbrook Bay, Margate,
Kent CT9 5DL, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce that the European Manipuri Association will be holding its 2011 annual social gathering from Friday the 26th until Sunday the 28th of August 2011 in YHA Margate, Kent.
To join us on this special occasion, EMA members are requested to book a place either by contacting the committee members directly or by sending an email to contact[@]ema-europe[.]org
Official Announcement Link: EUROPEAN MANIPURI ASSOCIATION
For further details on how to reach the location and full official announcement:
With best wishes,
The EMA Committee
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Press Release European Manipuri Association (EMA) ????Congratulating Manipuri sportspersons for their achievements in the National Games 2011 The European Manipuri Association (EMA) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to… Read more »
Press Release
European Manipuri Association (EMA)
????Congratulating Manipuri sportspersons for their achievements in the National Games 2011
The European Manipuri Association (EMA) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all the Manipuri sportspersons at their outstanding success and performance in the recently concluded 34th National Games, 2011 in Jharkhand. The Association would also like to congratulate all the Manipuri players who have brought glory and success to many other states.
The success of Manipuri sportspersons has brought a sense of pride and motivation to Manipuris residing all over the world. We admire the efforts of Manipuri sportspersons striving to succeed despite all the difficulties faced by Manipuris on a daily basis. We hope this year’s outstanding success will inspire more Manipuris to pursue our great sporting tradition and bring more glory to our beloved Manipur. We also look forward to cheering for our players at the London 2012 Olympics.
With regards,
Shanjoy Mairembam, London (UK)
Information Secretary,
On behalf of
European Manipuri Association (EMA)
Website: www.ema-europe.org
E-mail: ema_europe (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk
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