Imphal, March 5 -- The vibrant five-day festival of Yaoshang continued across Manipur with great enthusiasm as devotees and revellers celebrated the third day of the traditional spring festival on Thursday.
The festival, which coincides with Holi, is marked by traditional sports, cultural programmes, devotional activities and the popular practice of nakatheng (seeking donations) by children and youth and Thabal Chongba (Dance in moonlit night) at night.
From early morning, people thronged local temples and community grounds in different parts of the state to participate in religious rituals and festivities. Youngsters were seen playing with colours and water while cultural and sports competitions were organised by various local clubs and ...