"Cheiraoba" 14th April,2010

            "Cheiraoba" the new year's day of the Meiteis of Manipur,IN is celebrated on the first day of the "Sajibu" month of the Meitei's Calender also called as "Sajibu Nongma Panba".This year's day falls on the 14th of April and we though a little away from home are celebrating this fest today.Feels really nice to experience the taste of my culture.I may be a different person someday but this culture of mine shell never be changed.

Today's menu:)

  1. U'ti
  2. Thabi Champhut
  3. Nga Makok' Maru Ngouba
  4. Nga A'taoba
  5. Nga Toina'thongba
  6. Chujak Macha Bora
  7. Chana Ngouba
  8. Pakoura
  9. Laphu Iromba
10. Sagol Hawai Thongba
11. Kobi Singju
12. Palang'sha Saak
13. Mayan Mayan Salad
14. Sangom Aphamba
15. Mahi Thongba
*supplementary not mentioned.

             It would be incomplete to replay this day without mentioning these names:

Dhiren,Deepak,Gulap,Ibungomacha,Krush,Naresh,Rupak,Sandeep,Sanjay,Shyamson,Suyog and Sulfi.

            Wishing you all who do and don't belong to this festival a very peaceful and prosperous year ahead.Not only Meiteis or Manipuris but all communities.Good feelings to all from all of us here today.

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