Manipur hosts music concert to raise funds for orphans

Imphal, Dec 3(ANI): A music concert was recently held in Manipur, which was conducted for orphans, by the orphans, to raise funds for scores of children who lost their loved ones in due to violence in the state.

'Ekhoi iral karino' (what's our mistake) was the title of a musical concert organized by a young musician K. Bobin Singh.

Singh selected 50 orphans, who participated in the concert, from an orphanage centre and trained them for about three months prior to the event.

"The concert is a fulfillment of the wish to give the downtrodden from various sections of the society a platform to showcase their talent and raise their morale, which had been hit hard," Singh said.

The musical extravaganza was a message to all militant groups in northeast to shun violence and adopt the path of peace and harmony.In future we want to be a well-known singer just like him (Singh). This concert is for the upliftment of all the downtrodden children. And, when we grow up and become Someone, I would like to help children who are orphans," said Leishramth Sagar, a participant.

The performance attracted a large audience and the proceeds from the event will be used to help other orphans in the state. (ANI)