Sangai Festival Latest News
Recently, the Sangai Festival in Manipur began amid a protest by internally displaced persons (IDPs) and members of NGOs, impacting attendance.
About Sangai Festival
- It is celebrated in the state of Manipur.
- It is an annual festival, started in the year 2010, which is named after the state animal, the Sangai.
- It aims to showcase Manipur’s rich cultural heritage and indigenous tradition.
- The festival promotes the cultural extravaganza of Manipur through music, dance and various native art forms that are part of the Manipuri tribes and people.
- The state's classical dance form, 'Ras Leela,' renowned for its distinctiveness, takes centerstage during the festival.
- Theme of 2025: Where blossoms breathe harmony
Key Facts about Sangai
- It is a subspecies of Eld’s deer endemic to Manipur.
- It also has immense cultural relevance to Manipur.
- Distribution: It is found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park – the largest single mass of phumdi is in the Loktak Lake – in Manipur’s Bishnupur district.
- Appearance: It is a medium-sized deer, with uniquely distinctive antlers, with extremely long brow tine, which form the main beam.
- Conservation status
- IUCN: Critically Endangered
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule-1
Source: TH
Sangai Festival FAQs
Q1: Which animal is the Sangai Festival named after?
Ans: Sangai Deer
Q2: What is the theme of the Sangai Festival 2025?
Ans: Where blossoms breathe harmony
