Manipur's ten-day festival of dance, music, crafts and food, named after the rare brow-antlered deer.
The story
- Started in 2010 and named after the sangai, an endangered brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur.
- Shows Manipur's Ras Leela and folk dances such as Lai Haraoba, its crafts and food, and sports like Thang Ta and Sagol Kangjei (polo).
What happens
- Every day
Ten days of Manipur
Dance, music, crafts and food in Imphal. The 2026 programme is not yet confirmed by the organiser.
Where it happens
What to eat
Eromba
Boiled vegetables mashed with fermented fish and chillies: a Manipuri everyday dish.
Food stalls at the festival grounds and eateries in Imphal.
Singju
A spicy, crunchy salad of local greens and vegetables.
Food stalls at the festival.
Chak-hao kheer
Pudding of Manipur's black rice, nutty and creamy.
Food stalls at the festival.
Know before you go
- Check the Government of Manipur's tourism announcements for the 2026 programme.
- Imphal is mainly reached by air; the nearest is far from the city.
Organised by
Government of Manipur (Tourism Department)