Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess

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This article is about a Meitei language ballad opera. For the goddess in Meitei mythology, see Phouoibi.
Not to be confused with Phouoibi Shayon.
Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess
(Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯏꯕꯤ, ꯗ ꯔꯥꯏꯁ ꯒꯣꯗꯦꯁ)
Epic cycles of incarnations by Laihui Ensemble
File:Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess.jpeg
A theatrical poster for the "Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess" in Singapore
Other titlePhou-oibi, Phou-oibee
LanguageMeitei (officially called Manipuri)
Based onMeitei mythology and folklore
Premiere
2013
Tapestry of Sacred Music 2013 in Singapore

Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯏꯕꯤ, ꯗ ꯔꯥꯏꯁ ꯒꯣꯗꯦꯁ) is a 2013 Meitei language ballad opera, based on the story of goddess Phouoibi, adapted from Meitei mythology and folklore, performed by the Laihui Ensemble from Manipur, India, as a part of the "Tapestry of Sacred Music 2013" programme, held at the Esplanade in Singapore.[1][2][3][4][5]

Plot[edit]

The ballad opera "Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess" tells the divine narratives of different goddesses, associated with fish, land, metal, water, wealth and after all of rice, goddess Phouoibi, who are sent down to earth by the Supreme God to prosper the human civilization. On her way, Phouoibi meets Akongjamba in the ancient kingdom of Moirang and both fall in love with each other.[2][3]

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References[edit]

  1. ↑ "laihui Phou Oibi ballad". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Laihui Ensemble Manipur – Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess to perform at Esplanade Theatre Studio Singapore – Manipur News". Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ancient tale with a contemporary twist". Bangalore Mirror. Oct 27, 2010. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  4. ↑ Meitei, Mayanglambam Mangangsana (2021-06-06). The Sound of Pena in Manipur. India: Marjing Mayanglambam. p. 109. ISBN 978-93-5473-655-1.
  5. ↑ "Phou-oibi, the rice goddess – Laihui".

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