The Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur along with the Tourism Corporation of Manipur Ltd (TCML) organised a roadshow at Central World Shopping Plaza, Bangkok to promote the Manipur Sangai Festival during the Northeast India Festival held here from 29th-31st, July 2022. The festival saw performances of various artists from Manipur including the famous Rhythms of Manipur, SIYOM- an experimental folk based musical ensemble and a fashion show parade by Robert Naorem showcasing Manipur’s handloom products.
The officials from Manipur Tourism comprising of W. Romen Singh, Asst. Director (Tourism), Manipur and Shri Bidyananda Hanjabam, Manager (PR & Events), Tourism Corporation of Manipur Ltd. shared information about the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival 2022 and various tourist attractions of the state with potential travellers of Thailand to Manipur.
“The road show will help strengthen and increase inbound travel to Manipur from Thailand. It will also enhance the marketing efforts of Manipur Tourism to promote the Manipur Sangai Festival to travellers in the kingdom of Thailand,” said Singh.
The event witnessed participation of over 13 tour operators from North Eastern states and over a hundred tour operators and agents from Thailand.