Hapta Kangjeibung
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Hapta Kangjeibung is one of the world's oldest polo ground, situated in Imphal, Manipur, India.[1] It is also a main venue of Manipur's Sangai festival starting 21 November to 30 November every year.[2][3]
History
The term Kangjeibung means field or ground used for playing. Kangjeibung is mainly for playing Polo.[4] There are 3 Kangjeibung in Imphal.
- Manung Kangjeibung - Kangjeibung inside Kangla Palace.
- Mapan Kangjeibung - Kangjeibung just outside, west of Kangla Palace
- Hapta Kangjeibung - Kangjeibung near present Manipur Palace.
See also
References
- ^ "Modi to attend Sangai festival in Imphal". The Times of India. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Hapta Kangjeibung – Manipur News".
- ^ "President of India inaugurates Manipur Sangai Festival". Morungexpress.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "History of polo | Royal Polo Club Rasnov". royalpoloclubrasnov.ro. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
External links
- Department, ManipurTourism. "Sangai Festival". Sangaifestival.gov.in. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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