The Sangai Festival gets better and better each year with a promising outlook to surprise its spectators. Although the festival took a hiatus for two years, the state is now delighted to welcome back the flamboyant event to light this year. The city is anticipating to take in the crowds who came all the way from everywhere to witness the pomp and shows. Be part of the Sangai Festival 2022, one of the top spectacles that is held only once a year. Find out more about it below.
The Manipur’s Sangai Festival
The Sangai Festival is a spectacular cultural event celebrated in Imphal, the charming capital city of Manipur. The State of Manipur annually organises the festival to promote tourism in the state and showcase the rich traditions. It also significantly highlights the awareness of the endangered species called Sangai Deer, a gentle brow-antlered deer where the very festival gets its name. The celebration also includes performances of cultural shows and tours around various villages while also showcasing local foods.
The Sangai Festival 2022 is an ongoing event since 21st November and will go on till 30th November.
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Main Features of Sangai Festival 2022
- Art & Culture
- Spiritual
- Music
- Culinary
- Dance Festival
- Sports & Adventure
- Expo and Exhibitions
What To see In Sangai Festival 2022?
Sangai Festival is a crowd-pleasing event where various communities and tribes of Manipur bring their best together and showcase them. As a visitor, you can enjoy and witness tremendous things during the 10 days long festival.
- The Sangai festival 2022 is an opportunity for the local people to showcase their skills and talent through various games, sports and cultural events.
- Discover the flavory food and drinks which are prepared using indigenous spices and ingredients.
- Explore different Sangai venues for better fulfilment of the feast. One should not miss the endearing Cherry Blossom Festival, a part of Sangai Festival in Senapati District.
- Take part in various activities that take place during the festival such as trekking to Dzukou or camping at other off-beat destinations in Manipur.
- Tour the living-style of various tribes through the themed huts displayed at the heritage park.
- Come to know more about the indigenous sports of Manipur like Sagol Kangjei, Thang-Ta, Parasailing, boating and more.
- Explore the sublime city, the markets and other places where the blue sky with its wandering white clouds shrouded the entire place.
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How to reach for the Sangai Festival 2022?
To attend the festival, one should head to Imphal through flight, train or take the road. However, as the festival days are running short, flight could be the best option to choose for the mode of travel.
- The nearest airport is Imphal International Airport, which is 8 KMs away.
- Jiribam Railway Station is considered the nearest railway station but trains there do not run regularly. Passengers can consider getting down at Dimapur Train station and head to Imphal via buses.
- The nearest major city is Imphal, which is 1KM away.
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Sangai Festival 2022 Venues
These are the various host venues of Sangai Festival 2022. Explore these destinations for different experiences and encounter serendipity in an unexpected way.
- Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal East District,
- Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal West District,
- Kangla Polo Ground, Imphal West District,
- Khuman Lampak at Imphal East District,
- Heingang at Imphal East District,
- Behiang and Khuga Dam at Churachandpur District,
- Moirang Khunou at Bishnupur District and
- Mao at Senapati District.