Global InformationLairembigee Eshei information
| Lairembigee Eshei English: Song of the Nymphs | |
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 The final scene of the play, showing the seven nymphs climbing on the seven steps, each having a white umbrella held over their heads, signifying that peace leaves an indestructible and unforgettable impression | |
| Written by | Ratan Thiyam |
| Based on | Hellois of Meitei mythology and folklore |
| Chorus | Meitei |
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| Original language | Meitei (officially called Manipuri) |
| Subject | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
| Genre | mythological fiction |
Lairembigee Eshei (Meitei: /lāi.rem.bi.gi í.səi/, lit. Song of the Goddess[a]), also known as Song of the Nymphs, is a Meitei language play, written and directed by Ratan Thiyam, performed by the "Chorus Repertoire Theatre" of Imphal.[3] It was shown as a closing play at the 21st Bharat Rang Mahotsav at Kamani Hall in Delhi.[4][5][6] It was staged on the concluding day of the 9th National Prayas Natya Mela.[7] It was also staged as the concluding event of the three-day State conference on theatre organised by the Network of Artistic Theatre Activists Kerala (NATAK) in Kochi, Kerala.[8][9]
The play shows the lifestyle of mankind in the 21st century, when globalisation, worldwide mobility, communication and information are at the peak. It also shows the significance of identity, tradition, and preservation of culture even in modern eras. It attempts to remind the audiences about the challenges faced by ancestral rituals and traditions in the society.[5]
- ^ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary (Definition of "Lairembi")". dsal.uchicago.edu. University of Chicago. Digital Dictionaries of South Asia. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary (Definition of "Isei")". dsal.uchicago.edu. University of Chicago. Digital Dictionaries of South Asia. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "LAIREMBIGEE ESHEI (SONG OF THE NYMPHS) – 21st Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2020". Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Song of the Nymphs directed by Ratan Thiyam - Footloose and fancy free with Dr.Sunil Kothari". narthaki.com. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Curtains come down on 21st Bharat Rang Mahotsav in Delhi - Times of India". The Times of India. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
The closing ceremony was followed by Laiembigee Ishei (Song Of The Nymphs), a Manipuri play by Chorus Repertory Theatre group, written and directed by Ratan Thiyam. It is a story of how we live in the 21st century -an era of globalisation, worldwide mobility, communication and information. It is woven around the importance of identity, tradition, and preservation of culture in modern times. The play tries to decipher the challenges faced by our rituals and traditions inherited from our ancestors.
- ^ "Bharat Rang Mahotsav takes its final bow". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
A Manipuri play, titled Laiembigee Ishei (Song of the Nymphs), directed by Ratan Thiyam was also performed at the event.
- ^ "पटना में मंचित हुआ पद्मश्री रतन थियाम निर्देशित "Song Of The Nymphs"". बोलो जिंदगी (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ Staff Reporter (15 December 2019). "Theatre productions declining, says thespian". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
His play, Song of the Nymphs , was staged by the Imphal-based Chorus Repertory Company as the concluding event of the first such theatre conference in the State.
- ^ Anjana George (16 December 2019). "Theatre is an art of the people, by the people and for the people: NATAK | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
NATAK, while winding up its first conference, through thespian Ratan Thiyam's play Song of the Nymphs, is hopeful about the future.
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