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[[Uchek Langmeidong]] ([[Chekla Langmeitong]]) is a popular figure in the antique literary genres of the [[Moirang Kangleirol]], a major branch of the [[Meitei folklore]] originated from the [[Ancient Moirang]], a southern province in [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]).
[[Uchek Langmeidong]] ([[Chekla Langmeitong]]) is a popular figure in the antique literary genres of the [[Moirang Kangleirol]], a major branch of the [[Meitei folklore]] originated from the [[Ancient Moirang]], a southern province in [[Ancient Manipur]] ([[Antique Kangleipak]]).
==Book==
In 2011, the folktale was produced in the form of a comic book, with the name, ''"Chekla Langmeitong"''. Notably, it came out to be the first comic book in [[Meitei script]].<ref>http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=18..181211.dec11</ref>
==Film==
==Film==
In 2008, ''"Uchek Langmeidong"'', an animation feature film, was produced, based on the folktale.<ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..050408.apr08</ref><ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=4&src=Movies/UchekLangmeidong</ref>
In 2008, ''"Uchek Langmeidong"'', an animation feature film, was produced, based on the folktale.<ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..050408.apr08</ref><ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epGallery.asp?id=4&src=Movies/UchekLangmeidong</ref>

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Uchek Langmeidong (Chekla Langmeitong) is a popular figure in the antique literary genres of the Moirang Kangleirol, a major branch of the Meitei folklore originated from the Ancient Moirang, a southern province in Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak).

Book[edit | edit source]

In 2011, the folktale was produced in the form of a comic book, with the name, "Chekla Langmeitong". Notably, it came out to be the first comic book in Meitei script.[1]

Film[edit | edit source]

In 2008, "Uchek Langmeidong", an animation feature film, was produced, based on the folktale.[2][3]

Theatre[edit | edit source]

The folk story was reproduced into a play, "Uchek Langmeidong (The Chorus of the Birds)", by Ratan Thiyam, a legendary drama director of Manipur.[4][5][6][7] With the production of the play, the Chorus Repertory received recognition from the critics, presented at the 1979 Shri Ram Centre National Drama Festival.[8]

In 2016, the folk legend was once more recreated into its theatrical form, performed by the child actors.[9]

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