Nungbi draws Govt attention for preserving stone edifices

From E-Pao: Nungbi draws Govt attention for preserving stone edifices

Nungbi Khulen, August 25 2012: In a bid to preserve the old heritage for future generation of Nungbi Khulen, villagers have drawn the attention of state Archeology Department for recognizing all the rare stone edifices in the village for protection and preservation.

Speaking to Hueiyen Lanpao, A S Saingam, son of village chief of Nungbi Khullen, said that in early days the village is known as Manung Hao by Manipuri Kings.

But later on, the royal palace gave the name of Nungbi Khullen in recognition of stone products including pottery in the village.

The village chief said that the stone edifices at Nungbi Khulen are relics of its culture and tradition.

So, the State Archeology Department should protect and preserve them for the posterity.

As a part of the traditional custom of the village, a huge stone is erected at the entrance gate of each house including the residence of village chief.

There is still a hundred-year old gigantic edifice in front of the chief's house.

A S Saingam recalled that erection of the stone incurred huge financial investment.

The family put the gigantic stone with the help of villagers and a community feasting was arranged along with killing twelve buffaloes.