The Games of Manipur

Contents: Resume of Manipur. 1. Martial art of Manipur: a review. 2. Mukna. 3. Mukna Kangjei. 4. Khong Kangjei. 5. Cheibi. 6. Hiyang Tanaba. 7. Lamchel. 8. Tai Langba. 9. Sook Langba. 10. Thang Yanaba, Hainaba. 11. Ta Thinnaba. 12. Kila Thobaibi. 13. Kwak Kwak Sannaba. 14. Khangjing Sanaba. 15. Sagol Kangjei. 16. Awa Sagol Tongbi. 17. Arambai Humba. 18. Yubi Lakpi. 19. Kekere Ke Momo Sanaba. 20. Kang Sanaba. 21. Manipur in modern games. 22. Appearance and physique. 23. Action. Conclusion.

"Games are played as pleasure, to ensure better physique to participants and of course for entertainment. Various games were developed round the globe which varied up to certain proportion depending on environmental and social situations. Manipur is a tiny land situated at North Eastern corner of India which was subject to influence from various streams of human races thus formed an unique culture. It has influence on their games and sports too. The book deals with traditional games of Manipur. Since the games were developed during various periods of history they have historical perspective. Therefore history of Manipur has been discussed as introduction. If Manipur is taken from various races, it is also given too. The game of Polo originated in Manipur which has been globalised. Contribution of Manipur in modern game is also discussed in brief. It is expected that the book shall be of great help to scholars, social scientists and planners so that these games may be globalised to give us a happy world." (jacket)