Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), together with its affiliated bodies (TIM, TSA, TCI, TAS, THRA, TEA, and others), conducted a joint meeting on Thursday. The primary agenda was the planning and celebration of the Hun–Thadou Cultural Festival, 2026, which is officially declared a State (Restricted) Holiday in Manipur and celebrated annually on April 7. After in-depth discussions, the meet unanimously resolved to organize the 8th Edition of the festival on April 7 in Imphal. The exact venue will be finalized by the committee, conveyed a press release of TIM. A dedicated Organising Committee has been constituted with Chairman Nehkholal Thadou as Chairman; Jamkholun Thadou as Vice Chairman and Michael Lamjathang Thadou as Secretary-cum-Treasurer. The committee is empowered to co-opt additional members and constitute the full committee.
The official theme for the 2026 edition continues to be: “My Culture, My Identity” with the sub-theme: “Upholding Our Identity, Shaping Our Destiny.” This year marks the joyful return of the festival to its home soil in Manipur after a two-year absence – 2024 – observed in Delhi and 2025 observed in Guwahati owing to the prevailing circumstances. TIM said the homecoming to Imphal, Manipur symbolizes renewed hope, divine blessings, and a stronger affirmation of the Thadou community’s indigenous identity within Manipur. The community regards this as a highly positive and encouraging development, it said.
In this spirit, Thadou Inpi Manipur earnestly appealed to all indigenous communities across Manipur to extend their generous support, participation, and cooperation to make the Imphal edition a grand and memorable success.
The Hun–Thadou Cultural Festival commemorates the sacred Hun season—a time of profound thanksgiving for the germination and sprouting of seeds sowed, coupled with heartfelt prayers for a plentiful harvest. It is a vibrant celebration of renewal, unity, gratitude, and optimism for the days ahead.Further announcements regarding the detailed programme schedule, confirmed venue, and other arrangements will be made in due course by the organizing committee, it said.
