Hapta Kangjeibung
Hapta Kangjeibung is one of the world's oldest polo ground, situated in Imphal, Manipur, India. It is also a main venue of Manipur's Sangai festival starting 21 November to 30 November every year.
History
The term Kangjeibung means field or ground used for playing. Kangjeibung is mainly for playing Polo. 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. Archived from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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