MUMBAI: THE ALL India Radio, Imphal this evening organised a magnificent Folk, Light and Choir Music Festival in its premises.

The programme in which cultural troupes of different communities presented folk and modern songs was broadcast live from 3 pm onwards both channels of AIR Imphal? Kangla and Sangai.

Three female singers recognised by All India Radio as top grade artists were honoured on the occasion.

Deputy Director General, NER-II, C Lalrosanga handed over certificates of honour to the three eminent folk singers.

They are Yumlembam Gambhini and Yumlembam Ranjana, both singers of Nat Sankirtan and Irungbam Padmabati, singer of Khunung Eshei.

BYF, Churachandpur and ICI, Central Choir presented Paite choirs at the music festival.

A number of singers of different communities took part in the programme.