Hapta Kangjeibung

Hapta Kangjeibung is one of the world's oldest polo ground, situated in Imphal, Manipur, India.[1] It is also main venue of Manipur's Sangai festival starting 21 November to 30 November each 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
  1. "Modi to attend Sangai festival in Imphal". The Times of India. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  2. "Hapta Kangjeibung – Manipur News".
  3. "President of India inaugurates Manipur Sangai Festival". Morungexpress.com. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  4. "Archived copy". royalpoloclubrasnov.ro. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  • Department, ManipurTourism. "Sangai Festival". Sangaifestival.gov.in. Retrieved 13 November 2018.


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