Imphal, October 14, 2026: Marking another milestone in its literary endeavours to promote Manipuri and other major indigenous languages of Manipur, Writers’ Forum, Imphal, organised a workshop on the “Translation of Kabui, Mao and Tangkhul Folktales into Manipuri” at Thangjing Hall, Manipur Press Club, Imphal.
The workshop brought together scholars and translators representing the Kabui, Mao, Tangkhul and Manipuri languages to discuss and facilitate the translation of folktales from these indigenous languages into Manipuri.
Inaugural Session
The inaugural function was graced by Yumlembam Ibomcha, recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, as the Chief Guest. Dilip Mayengbam, Vice President of Writers’ Forum, Imphal, presided over the function.
The workshop was organised under the aegis of the Chief Ministergi Artistsing-gi Tengbang scheme of the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur.
Promoting Cultural Understanding Through Translation
The initiative aims to foster mutual understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures, customs, traditions and beliefs of the different communities of Manipur through the translation of folktales into Manipuri.
By bringing the rich oral literary traditions of these communities to a wider readership, the initiative is expected to strengthen cultural understanding and promote literary exchange among the people of the state.
Continuing the Tradition of Literary Exchange
In recent years, Writers’ Forum, Imphal, has also published Manipuri short stories translated into Paite, Mao, Kabui and Tangkhul. These efforts demonstrate the Forum’s continued commitment to promoting literary exchange and making Manipuri literature accessible to readers in other indigenous languages of Manipur.
About Writers’ Forum, Imphal
Writers’ Forum, Imphal continues to work towards the promotion of Manipuri literature and the literary traditions of the diverse communities of Manipur. Through translation, publication and literary initiatives, the Forum seeks to encourage cultural understanding and strengthen connections among the state’s linguistic communities.