Imphal, Mar 20 : Yaoshang or Holi festival, which began in Manipur today, will be celebrated throughout the state for the next four days.
A religious function will begin tonight with burning of a small hut constructed for the occasion. Thabal chongba (Dance in the moonlit night) will be organised for five days. Greeting the people on the occasion, Governor Gurbachan Jagat said starting from the full-moon day of ''Lamta'' (Phalguna), Manipur is celebrating ''Yaoshang'', Holi Festival, along with other parts of the country for five days.
''Yaoshang'' is the most popular festival in the state, celebrated by the old and young alike. During this festival, the popular Manipur folk dance ''Thabal Chongba'' is conducted.
The Governor hoped that peace and harmony would return to the state, as Holi is a festival of love and universal brotherhood.
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said, ''Yaoshang marks rejuvenation of the spirit of life and is celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm.
The festival should inspire us to forget our differences and spread the message of love, harmony and friendship amongst the different communities in our state''.
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