| Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess | |
|---|---|
| Epic cycles of incarnations by Laihui Ensemble | |
 A theatrical poster for the "Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess" in Singapore | |
| Other title | Phou-oibi, Phou-oibee |
| Language | Meitei (officially called Manipuri) |
| Based on | Meitei mythology and folklore |
| Premiere | 2013 Tapestry of Sacred Music 2013 in Singapore |
Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess 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]
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Meitei Invocation for Phou-oibi rice goddess, by Oja Mangi
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Shei Hou #3, Oja Mangi, Yakeiba (Yakairol), Morning Invocations, Pena music of Manipur
Transcription
Plot
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]
See also
References
- ^ "laihui Phou Oibi ballad". e-pao.net. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Laihui Ensemble Manipur – Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess to perform at Esplanade Theatre Studio Singapore – Manipur News". Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Ancient tale with a contemporary twist". Bangalore Mirror. 27 October 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ Meitei, Mayanglambam Mangangsana (6 June 2021). The Sound of Pena in Manipur. India: Marjing Mayanglambam. p. 109. ISBN 978-93-5473-655-1.
- ^ "Phou-oibi, the rice goddess – Laihui". Archived from the original on 23 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
External links
- "Phou-Oibi, The Rice Goddess | Theatre in Singapore". Time Out Singapore. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- "PHOUOIBI (THE RICE GODDESS) | SONIC MATTER". sonicmatter.ch. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- "laihui-rice-goddess-phou-oibi – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- Phou-Oibi, the Rice Goddess by Laihui Ensemble
- "Stories in songs". punemirror.com. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- "Ann Phou Oibi 20090321". e-pao.net. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- "Laihui's Phou-Oibi - A ballad opera :: March 29 2009 ~ Pictures from Manipur". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
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