Sumang Kumhei (Meitei: /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Sumang Leela (Meitei for 'Courtyard Play'), is a Meitei traditional form of theatre, usually performed in Manipur, North East India.
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Sumang Kumhei (Meitei: /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Sumang Leela (Meitei for 'Courtyard Play'), is a Meitei traditional form of theatre, usually performed in Manipur, North East India.
01 · What it is
Dance
Live movement, rhythm, costume, or staged dramatic performance passed between generations.
02 · Where & name
India
Placed on record in India.
03 · How it is doing
□□□□ (Not yet assessed)
Documented in open cultural records, but no cited field assessment of its current vitality has been added here yet.
04 · Proof & reuse
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Chapter Takeaways
ObservanceAn annual event, Shumang Leela Day, commemorates the art form.
Sumang Kumhei (Meitei: /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Sumang Leela (Meitei for 'Courtyard Play'), is a Meitei traditional form of theatre, usually performed in Manipur, North East India.
Where is Shumang Kumhei practised or documented?
Sources on this page place Shumang Kumhei in India.
What is the current condition of Shumang Kumhei today?
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Sumang Kumhei (Meitei: /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Sumang Leela (Meitei for 'Courtyard Play'), is a Meitei traditional form of theatre, usually performed in Manipur, North East India. The theatre is arranged in the form of open air from four sides. The roles are all played by male actors, some dressed as beautiful ladies. The role of male characters are played by female artists in case of female theatre groups. This traditional theatre form was prevalent since the time of monarchical rule in Manipur. But the proper form of Shumang Leela had its inception in 1895 A.D.
The present day Shumang Leelas address the issues of moral values, unity and integrity. The fostering of bonds of brotherhood and friendship among various communities in the State is also promoted by the theatre.
In 2017, Shougrakpam Hemanta was conferred with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in recognition of his contribution in Shumang Leela. With this, he became the first person to receive the award for this art form. 1
Observance
An annual event, Shumang Leela Day, commemorates the art form. The Iboyaima Shumang Leela Lifetime Achievement Award is presented on this day. 1
The text above is adapted from the Wikipedia article “Shumang Kumhei”, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 licence. 1
Shumang Kumhei is Meitei traditional theatre art form of Manipur, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2
The source record links this tradition to 1 external register, which can be verified through the citation. 2