The Laihui Ensemble is a centre for research on traditional and indigenous performing arts, based on Imphal, Manipur. It was established in 1985. The association is performing different art shows at different venues across different nations in the world. Mangka Mayanglambam is one of the most active artists of the ensemble, and is trying her best to revive the dying art forms of Manipur including the Moirang Sai.
Repertoires
Selected performances
Uraolol, an ode to the tree - 2005 Harao Seigonna Jagoi (Divine dances of love from the Lai Haraoba) - 2005-06 Ode to the Yaiphabi (Mothers' daughter) Manipuri Music Esplanade - 2006 Lai Haraoba - 2006 Lei Langba, Moirang Parva, Traditional musical play - 2006-07 Songs and Shaman dances of Manipur - 2007 Ithanglen O! Athouba, Heroes, Heroines and Warriors - 2007-08 Leishem Thanghai - 2008 Phou-oibi, the rice goddess - 2009
Other works
Pena Phamshak - Men's Ballad Moirang Sai - Women's Ballad
Other website
http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.arts.Profile_on_laihui
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