Global Event: Afternoons with an Author – “And that is why….Manipuri Myths Retold”

In the first month of 2022, take a journey of firsts as your favourite LIVE event Valley of Words’ (VoW) “Afternoons With An Author” brings alive the vibrancy of North East.

This edition of the online conversational extravaganza toplines noted novelist L. Somi Roy in conversation with seasoned journalist Madhu Gurung. The enlightening session will be moderated by VoW founder Dr Sanjeev Chopra.

On the agenda is unfoldement of magical tales, allegories and more from Manipur as the author L. Somi Roy reveals anecdotes from his treatise –
“And That Is Why… Manipuri Myths Retold”.

The discussion, inter alia, will delve into the inspirations, backstories, tales and travails in the discovery of Manipuri mysteries as unfurled in the author’s book on the intrigue surrounding the culture, life and times of India’s North East in general and Manipur in particular.

Among the most awaited ‘hearables’ ands talking points will be the premise of the 12 magical tales from Manipur featuring in Roy’s compilation.