Kwatha Pham Kaaba
| Kwatha Pham Kaaba (transl. The Great Kwatha Accession) | |
|---|---|
| ꯀ꯭ꯋꯥꯊꯥ ꯐꯝ ꯀꯥꯕ | |
| Directed by | Khaba Maimom |
| Based on | Kwatha traditions |
| Starring | Meitei people of Kwatha village |
Release date | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (Manipuri) |
Kwatha Pham Kaaba[a] (transl. The Great Kwatha Accession), also spelled as Kwatha Pham Kaba, is a 2024 Meitei language documentary, directed by Khaba Maimom, that explores Pham Kaaba, a traditional ceremony held in Kwatha village, Manipur. The event marks the appointment of one of the twelve village headmen and serves as the community’s most important celebration.[2][1][3]
Release
Kwatha Pham Kaaba premiered on July 27, 2024, at the auditorium hall of the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in Imphal.[1]
Nomination
In 2025, Kwatha Pham Kaba has been submitted for the Best Debutant Director award in the Non-Feature category, by its director Khaiba Maibam.[4]
See also
- Meitei festivals
- Kwatha Festival
- Kwatha Khunou (Kwatha Khunnou)
- Konthong Lairembi
- Burmese–Meitei relations
- Meitei people in Myanmar
- Lai Haraoba in Myanmar
References
- ^ written in native Meitei Mayek script as ꯀ꯭ꯋꯥꯊꯥ ꯐꯝ ꯀꯥꯕ.
- ^ a b c "Kwatha Pham Kaaba to premiere on July 27 : 26th jul24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Kwatha Pham Kaaba Review By Archana Hijam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ BISHWAJIT, ARIBAM (2024-08-31). "Director's Insight: How Kwatha Pham Kaaba Highlights Lessons of Love, Unity, and Empathy for Manipur » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". imphalreviews.in. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Manipur: MSFDS announces16th state film award 2025". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2025-06-17.