Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Gaan-Ngai Festival Begins in Manipur
The Gaan-Ngai festival is a special celebration for the Kabui community in Manipur.
It started on January 2nd in a village near Imphal.
The festival lasts for five days and includes religious prayers, traditional songs, and dances.
People offer holy wine to God and pray for a good life in the coming year.
The festival also marks the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one.
The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, wished everyone a happy festival and asked them to celebrate with unity and peace.
Many leaders also sent their greetings and wished for peace and development for all communities in Manipur.
Gaan-Ngai festival, celebrated by the Kabui community, began on January 2nd in Manipur.
The state-level celebration was held in Konthoujam Mamang Kabui village, Imphal West district.
The festival includes religious rituals, traditional songs, dances, and prayers for prosperity.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla urged people to celebrate with unity and peace.
The festival symbolizes gratitude for the harvest and the start of a new year.
- Who
- Kabui community in Manipur
- What
- Gaan-Ngai festival celebration
- When
- January 2, 2024 (started)
- Where
- Konthoujam Mamang Kabui village, Imphal West district, Manipur
- Why
- To express gratitude for good harvest, pray for prosperity, and celebrate the New Year
- Festival Name
- Gaan-Ngai
- Community
- Kabui
- Location
- Konthoujam Mamang Kabui village, Imphal West district, Manipur
- Duration
- 5 days
- Key Activities
- Holy wine offering, religious prayers, traditional songs, cultural dance
- Governor's Message
- Celebrate with unity, peace, and brotherhood
