Lairembigee Eshei
| Lairembigee Eshei English: Song of the Nymphs | |
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The final scene of the play, showing the seven nymphs climbing on the seven steps, each having a white umbrella held over their heads, signifying that peace leaves an indestructible and unforgettable impression | |
| Written by | Ratan Thiyam |
| Based on | Hellois of Meitei mythology and folklore |
| Chorus | Meitei |
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| Original language | Meitei (officially called Manipuri) |
| Subject | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore) |
| Genre | mythological fiction |
Lairembigee Eshei (Meitei: /lāi.rem.bi.gi í.səi/, lit. Song of the Goddess), also known as Song of the Nymphs, is a Meitei language play, written and directed by Ratan Thiyam, performed by the "Chorus Repertoire Theatre" of Imphal. It was shown as a closing play at the 21st Bharat Rang Mahotsav at Kamani Hall in Delhi. It was staged on the concluding day of the 9th National Prayas Natya Mela. It was also staged as the concluding event of the three-day State conference on theatre organised by the Network of Artistic Theatre Activists Kerala (NATAK) in Kochi, Kerala.
The play shows the lifestyle of mankind in the 21st century, when globalisation, worldwide mobility, communication and information are at the peak. It also shows the significance of identity, tradition, and preservation of culture even in modern eras. It attempts to remind the audiences about the challenges faced by ancestral rituals and traditions in the society.