CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Labelled as the grandest festival in the state, the Manipur Sangai Festival helps in promoting Manipur as a world-class tourism destination. The festival is named after the state animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every year the State of Manipur celebrates the “Manipur Sangai Festival” from 21st to 30th November.

Detailed explanation-3: -Manipur Sangai Festival is a cultural extravaganza organized every year to showcase the uniqueness of Manipur. It also celebrates Manipur’s state animal, Sangai Deer, which is found only in floating Keibul Lamjao National Park in Loktak Lake. The 10-day festival promotes the northeastern state’s tourism sector.

Detailed explanation-4: -Imphal: Manipur government has declared a half-day holiday on November 29 and 30 on account of the ongoing Sangai Festival 2022 in the state.