Meitei festival Ningol Chakouba celebrated at Alva’s Education Foundation in Moodbidri

The students from the northeast studying at Alva’s Education Foundation celebrated the 10th year of Ningol Chakouba, a traditional festival of the Meitei community of Manipur, on the campus in Moodbidri on Sunday.

Ningol Chakouba is a cherished cultural festival in Manipur that underscores the bond between married women and their parental families. It serves as a reminder of familial affection and cultural belonging.

Students taking part in the festivities on the occasion of Ningol Chakouba at Alva’s College in Moodbidri on Sunday.
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Foundation trustee Vivek Alva said, “Ningol Chakouba is not just a festival; it is a celebration of identity. While it is traditionally celebrated in Manipur, observing it here in the southern region carries special meaning. It helps students staying far from home to stay connected to their cultural roots”.

He further noted that the celebration represents cultural harmony and added, “This festival transcends boundaries of community and religion. The Northeast and the South stand together and with that unity comes the responsibility to preserve and respect each other’s traditions.”

As part of the event, students excelling in academics were honoured across various streams. The event featured cultural performances, including Matam Jagoi and Manipuri Remix Dance, showcasing the region’s rich heritage. Guests and students were served traditional Manipuri cuisines such as Ooti, Eeromba, Kanghou, Yen Thongba, Hei Thongba, Champhut, and Shana Thongba.

Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences principal Vanitha Shetty, Pharmacy College principal M. Manjunath Setty, Law College principal Mahantesh and others were present.

The celebration concluded with a lively performance of the Manipuri folk dance Thabal Chongba, symbolising unity, joy, and togetherness.