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{{Redirect-distinguish|British Manipuris|British Mirpuris}} | {{Redirect-distinguish|British Manipuris|British Mirpuris}} | ||
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{{Infobox ethnic group | {{Infobox ethnic group | ||
| group = Meiteis in the United Kingdom<br />(Manipuris in the United Kingdom) | | group = Meiteis in the United Kingdom<br />(Manipuris in the United Kingdom) | ||
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| flag_caption = Meitei cultural flag | | flag_caption = Meitei cultural flag | ||
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| genealogy = | | genealogy = | ||
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| languages = [[File:Meetei Mayek letter I.svg|20px]] [[Meitei language]] <br />{{small|(officially known as [[Manipuri language]])}}<br />[[British English]]<br />and other [[Languages of India|Indian languages]] | | languages = [[File:Meetei Mayek letter I.svg|20px]] [[Meitei language]] <br />{{small|(officially known as [[Manipuri language]])}}<br />[[British English]]<br />and other [[Languages of India|Indian languages]] | ||
| religions = [[File:Om.svg|15px]] [[Hinduism]] & [[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg|20px]] [[Sanamahism]] | | religions = [[File:Om.svg|15px]] [[Hinduism]] & [[File:The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg|20px]] [[Sanamahism]] | ||
| related_groups = other [[Indian British]] and [[Bangladeshi British]] | | related_groups = other [[Indian British]] and [[Bangladeshi British]] | ||
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{{Contains special characters|Meitei}} | {{Contains special characters|Meitei}} | ||
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== Associations and organizations == | == Associations and organizations == | ||
{{Incomplete list|date=April 2025}} | {{Incomplete list|date=April 2025}} | ||
* The | * The European Manipuri Association (EMA) was founded on 23 September 2001 in [[Sheffield]], United Kingdom, by a group of volunteers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=EMA|title=EMA|url=https://ema-europe.org/history-1|access-date=2025-04-17|website=EMA|language=en-GB}}</ref> It works to unite members of the Manipuri diaspora across Europe.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=European Manipuri Association Annual Social Gathering 26th to 28th August 2011|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2011.European_Manipuri_Association_Annual_Social_Gathering_26th_to_28th_August_2011|access-date=2025-04-17|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Meitei people in Australia]] | * [[Meitei people in Australia]] | ||
* [[Meitei people in Canada]] | * [[Meitei people in Canada]] | ||
* [[Meitei people in Bangladesh]] | * [[Meitei people in Bangladesh]] | ||
* [[Meitei people in Myanmar]] | * [[Meitei people in Myanmar]] | ||
* [[Meitei people in Assam]] | * [[Meitei people in Assam]] | ||
* [[Meitei people in Meghalaya]] | * [[Meitei people in Meghalaya]] | ||
* [[Meitei people in Tripura]] | * [[Meitei people in Tripura]] | ||
* [[Anglo-Manipur War]] | * [[Anglo-Manipur War]] | ||
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{{Notelist}} | {{Notelist}} | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:India–United Kingdom cultural relations]] | [[Category:India–United Kingdom cultural relations]] | ||
[[Category:Bangladesh–United Kingdom relations]] | [[Category:Bangladesh–United Kingdom relations]] | ||
[[Category:Meitei | [[Category:Meitei diaspora|United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom|Meitei]] | |||
[[Category:Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom|Meitei]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:55, 2 October 2026
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Meitei people (Template:Script), also referred to as the Manipuris (Template:Script),[1] constitute a small diaspora community in the United Kingdom. Originating from the northeastern Indian state of Manipur and other parts of South Asia, the community is composed of individuals who have migrated for purposes including education, employment, and family reunification. While maintaining aspects of their linguistic and cultural identity, Meitei individuals in the UK participate in various sectors of society and are part of the broader South Asian British diaspora in the region.
Culture
Cuisines
The British Meitei diaspora maintains traditional Meitei cuisine, which includes dishes such as Sareng Thongba, Rou Ataoba Thongba, Ooti, Chagem Pomba, Khamen Kanghau, Thambou Singju, and Bora. These dishes are typically prepared and consumed during Meitei festivals, such as Ningol Chakouba, observed by the diaspora community in Kent.[2]
Dance and music
As part of its cultural initiatives aimed at engaging younger members of the British Meitei diaspora, the European Manipuri Association (EMA) organised a performance of Thoibi Jagoi (Template:Script) in traditional Meitei attire. The performance was accompanied by an explanatory segment outlining the symbolic elements and cultural significance of Meitei Jagoi (classical dance).[3][4]
As part of its continued efforts to foster a sense of community and cultural identity among people of Manipuri origin, the European Manipuri Association (EMA) included a performance of the Meitei-language patriotic song "Ho Ima Poknafam Ima Nang-gumbi Leiroi Ima" (Template:Script), sung by its members. The performance took place in Worcester, United Kingdom, on 29 May 2013.[5]
Mangka Mayanglambam (Template:Script), a Manipuri folk artiste, performed at the Focus Wales International Music Festival 2022, held in the United Kingdom in May. She presented a selection of Manipuri folk songs, along with a collaborative piece performed with Welsh singer Eadyth Crawford. The performances took place at five concerts in Wrexham, Nottingham, and London from May 5 to 11. The event was part of Ziro FOCUS 2022, a collaboration between FOCUS Wales and the Ziro Festival of Music (India), supported by the British Council and Arts Council of Wales under the Connections through Culture programme.[6]
Festivals
Ningol Chakouba (Template:Script), a traditional Meitei festival, was observed by the European Manipuri Association (EMA) on 14 November 2015 in Borstal, Rochester, Kent, UK, a day later than the traditional celebration in Manipur. The event saw the participation of both new and existing members of the Meitei diaspora from across Europe.[2] The European Manipuri Association (EMA) organized the Ningol Chakouba festival in Flaunden village, Hertfordshire, UK, on November 2, 2024. The event was attended by Manipuris from various ethnic backgrounds across Europe.[7][8]
Games and sports
As part of its cultural engagement initiatives targeting younger members, the European Manipuri Association (EMA) organised demonstrations of traditional Meitei sports, including Thouri-Chingnabi (Template:Script) and Chaphu-Thugaibi (Template:Script). These activities are regarded as integral components of Meitei cultural and sporting traditions.[3][4]
On July 24, 2012, the European Manipuri Association (EMA) met all 10 Olympians from the Northeast India in London to extend best wishes ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Out of 10 Olympians, 5 Olympians are from Manipur, namely MC Mary Kom (Boxing), Laishram Bombayla (Archery), Ng Soniya (Weightlifting), Kh Kothajit (Hockey), and L Debendra (Boxing).[9][10][11]
International services
The European Manipuri Association, United Kingdom, comprising members of the Manipuri diaspora, invested in the "Blooming Manipur" project, inspired by the flourishing of the United Kingdom. With permission from the government of Manipur, the association installed hanging flower pots in the historic Ima Keithel (Template:Script), also known as the "Mother's Market", a landmark over 500 years old, located in the heart of Imphal, the capital city of Manipur.[12]
Notable people
Medicine
- Bishwajit Elangbam (Template:Script), a Meitei originated from Manipur, is an Emergency Medicine Consultant and Governance Lead for the Sandwell Emergency Department in Birmingham, UK. He has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at Aston University, UK. He is the first Manipuri Visiting Professor of Emergency Medicine in the UK.[13]
Lawyer
- Rina Nameirakpam Barua (Template:Script), a non-resident Manipuri, selected as one of the four finalists for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in the Businesswoman of the Year - Corporate category. She is an accomplished lawyer and currently holds the position of Vice-President and Legal Head at the UK-based TV channel B4U.[14]
Military service
Lieutenant Khwairakpam Robin Singh (Template:Script), a Manipuri, who was a member of the British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS) Special Forces, was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his actions during a gunfight with Al Qaeda insurgents in Afghanistan in 2011. The award, which is the second-highest military honor, was presented to him on June 19, 2013. He was recognized alongside six other personnel. Additionally, a monetary award of £15,000 was granted in recognition of his bravery.[15]
Associations and organizations
- The European Manipuri Association (EMA) was founded on 23 September 2001 in Sheffield, United Kingdom, by a group of volunteers.[16] It works to unite members of the Manipuri diaspora across Europe.[4]
See also
- Meitei people in Australia
- Meitei people in Canada
- Meitei people in Bangladesh
- Meitei people in Myanmar
- Meitei people in Assam
- Meitei people in Meghalaya
- Meitei people in Tripura
- Anglo-Manipur War
- Imphal Barracks
- Anglo-Burmese people
References
- ↑ "Meitei | Manipur, People, Culture, & Language | Britannica" (in en). 2025-04-15. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Meitei.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ningol Chakouba at Kent United Kingdom UK 20151124". https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2015.Ningol_Chakouba_at_Kent_United_Kingdom_UK_20151124.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "EMA UK members gather for annual general meeting". https://morungexpress.com/ema-uk-members-gather-annual-general-meeting.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "European Manipuri Association Annual Social Gathering 26th to 28th August 2011". https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2011.European_Manipuri_Association_Annual_Social_Gathering_26th_to_28th_August_2011.
- ↑ "EMA Annual Social Gathering and General Body Meeting 25 27 May 2013 20130530". https://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2013.EMA_Annual_Social_Gathering_and_General_Body_Meeting_25_27_May_2013_20130530.
- ↑ "Mangka to perform at UK event : 07th may22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=59..070522.may22.
- ↑ "Ningol Chakkouba celebrated widely : 05th nov24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=16..051124.nov24.
- ↑ "Manipuri Diaspora In Europe Celebrates 'Ningol Chakouba' With Unity And Cultural Pride | Ukhrul Times" (in en-US). 2024-11-04. https://ukhrultimes.com/manipuri-diaspora-in-europe-celebrates-ningol-chakouba-with-unity-and-cultural-pride/.
- ↑ "Manipuri diaspora to meet NE Olympians". The Times of India. 2012-07-24. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/manipuri-diaspora-to-meet-ne-olympians/articleshow/15115076.cms.
- ↑ KanglaOnline (2012-07-28). "European Manipuri Association wishes North East Olympians – KanglaOnline" (in en-US). https://kanglaonline.in/2012/07/european-manipuri-association-wishes-north-east-olympians/?amp.
- ↑ Samom, Sobhapati (2010-09-15). "European Manipuri body to wish NE Olympians" (in en). https://assamtribune.com/european-manipuri-body-to-wish-ne-olympians.
- ↑ "EMAs Blooming Manipur Project Inauguration 20111205". https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2011.EMAs_Blooming_Manipur_Project_Inauguration_20111205.
- ↑ BOBICHAND, RAJKUMAR (2022-08-27). "Dr. Bishwajit Elangbam Becomes First Manipuri Visiting Professor of Emergency Medicine in UK » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics" (in en-GB). https://imphalreviews.in/dr-bishwajit-elangbam-becomes-first-manipuri-visiting-professor-of-emergency-medicine-in-uk/.
- ↑ "Woman on top aims higher - Non-resident Manipuri nominated for business award in UK". https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/woman-on-top-aims-higher-non-resident-manipuri-nominated-for-business-award-in-uk/cid/830270.
- ↑ "British gallantry award for Manipuri officer : 22nd mar13 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=30..220313.mar13.
- ↑ EMA. "EMA" (in en-GB). https://ema-europe.org/history-1.