Thang-Ta - Martial Art of Manipur THANG-TA (IGNCA’S INTANGIBLE HERITAGE SERIES) by Shri Aribam Syam Sharma - film screening at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), No. 3, Rajendra Prasad Road > 5pm on 24th January 2014

Time : 5:00 pm

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)

Place : Media Centre, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), No. 3, Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110001
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Event Description : Thang-Ta - Martial Art of Manipur THANG-TA (IGNCA’S INTANGIBLE HERITAGE SERIES) by Shri Aribam Syam Sharma

Manipuri martial art is called Thang-Ta (sword and spear). It is dedicated to fighting skill and worship. The Meitei creation of Thang-Ta goes back to antiquity. Ashiba was asked to create the Universe by his father Atngkok Shitaba. The movement and pattern of creation, ritualistically known as Thengou, was revealed in human movement patterns of Thang-Ta. Today Thang-Ta has passed into oblivion, and survives in isolation. The film traces elements of this art against the blend of martial and spiritual elements in the psyche of the Manipuri people.

Duration- 25 minutes 24 seconds

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