Visual Folklore
Step into the vibrant world of Mangka Mayanglambam, where ancient Meitei traditions meet the global stage. This curated collection captures the rhythmic heart of Manipur through cinematic performances, rare Pena masterclasses, and boundary-breaking international collaborations. From the intimate storytelling of Moirang Sai to high-energy festival sets, witness a visual and sonic journey dedicated to preserving and reimagining indigenous folk heritage for a new generation.
Ziro Festival of Music 2022
Manipuri folk icon Mangka performed at the Ziro Festival of Music 2022 on October 1, 2022. Her appearance was a highlight of the festival's return to a full-scale physical event after a two-year pandemic hiatus. Her appearance was part of Ziro Focus, an international collaborative project between the Ziro Festival and Focus Wales (UK), supported by the British Council.
During the 2022 festival, her collaborative track with Eadyth, "ReRaReHei," was showcased as part of the festival's first foray into the metaverse with an Augmented Reality (AR) experience.
Sangai Festival 2022
Mangka was a central figure of the Manipur Sangai Festival 2022, serving as the voice of the festival's official theme song and performing at its grand opening.
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Opening Ceremony: Mangka and her ensemble, Laihui, performed a folk music presentation on November 21, 2022.
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Venue: The performance took place at the newly inaugurated Sangai Ethnic Park in Moirang Khunou, Bishnupur district.
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Atmosphere: Her performance was part of a larger cultural showcase that included diverse traditional dances from 34 different tribes.
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