Sangai Festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCelebrated every year in the last ten days of November, the Sangai Festival is the biggest cultural festival of Manipur. Named after the rare and graceful Sangai deer, found only in Manipur\u2019s Keibul Lamjao National Park, this festival showcases the state\u2019s rich cultural heritage, dance, music, crafts, and cuisine. Tourists can witness the famous Manipuri dance forms, indigenous sports like polo (believed to have originated in Manipur), and traditional martial arts performances. The festival also features handloom and handicraft exhibitions, adventure activities, and food fairs where visitors can taste authentic Manipuri dishes. The Sangai Festival is not just a celebration of art and culture but also a tribute to the natural beauty and biodiversity of Manipur.<\/p>\n
Significance:<\/strong> Showcases Manipur\u2019s rich culture and promotes the conservation of the Sangai deer
When:<\/strong> Annually in the last 10 days of November
Where:<\/strong> Various venues across Manipur, mainly in Imphal<\/p>\n