21st NAMA Convention 2012 is scheduled to be held at Boston, Massachusetts. Laksmikant Laikangbam & family will be the host for this year's convention. We request you to start planning for the event from now on so that there is maximum attendance.
Critical information of the event are below for you to start planning.
Event Dates: 30th June & 1st July 2012
Program Details:
Day 1 Reception: Saturday, 30th June 2012
Venue: Laikangbam family's residence, Boston
Day 2 Main Event: Sunday, 1st July 2012
Venue: India Center located at: 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
Day 3 Boston Tour: Monday, 2nd July 2012
A tour for the members is under review at this moment. Depending on how many members enroll for this tour, it will be arranged. Considering 2nd & 3rd July are working days, we anticipated many members to head back home.
Nearest Airport: Logan International Airport
Address/Direction of the Day 2 Venue: See link below:
http://iswonline.org/iswSite2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=169&Itemid=190
More information will reach you related to the following:
1. Details of discounted Hotel(s)
2. Program Details of Day 1 & Day 2
3. Cultural Programs of Day 2
4. Stalls to be displayed
5. Documentary Movie Screening
A lot of exciting programs are lined up for both Day 1 and Day 2. Manipuri cultural artists residing in NA are being approached for the Day 2 evening program. A dedicated NAMA project team is working with the Executive Committee so that we can finalized all the programs. More details on convention fee & program details will be sent out in early May.
We already have several members who have confirmed attendance. Eche Shanti from Tulsa & Ene Jamuna Advani from California has also confirmed attendance. We have about 3-4 key personnel whom we are deliberating for the Chief Guest this year. We are also extending the invite to European Manipuri Association (EMA) & Manipuri Association Canada (MAC) Executive leadership and members for their participation.