Hapta Kangjeibung

Coordinates: 24°47′58″N 93°56′49″E / 24.79944°N 93.94694°E / 24.79944; 93.94694
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Hapta Kangjeibung is one of the world's oldest polo ground, situated in Imphal, Manipur, India.[1] It is also a main venue of Manipur's Sangai festival starting 21 November to 30 November every year.[2][3]

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The term Kangjeibung means field or ground used for playing. Kangjeibung is mainly for playing Polo.[4] There are 3 Kangjeibung in Imphal.

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References[edit]

  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. ^ "History of polo | Royal Polo Club Rasnov". royalpoloclubrasnov.ro. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

External links[edit]

  • Department, ManipurTourism. "Sangai Festival". Sangaifestival.gov.in. Retrieved 13 November 2018.

24°47′58″N 93°56′49″E / 24.79944°N 93.94694°E / 24.79944; 93.94694