The correct answer is Ningol Chakouba. In News • The people of Manipur will celebrate the festival of Ningol Chakouba tomorrow, which symbolizes love and unity between married women and their brothers along with their paternal families. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Ningol Chakouba is celebrated annually on the second day of Hiyangei month of the Meitei calendar, promoting familial love and togetherness. • Married women (Ningols) visit their paternal homes with gifts such as fruits, vegetables, and other edibles, and share a traditional grand feast (Chakouba) with their brothers and relatives. • Brothers offer presents to their sisters after the feast as a token of affection and respect, symbolizing family unity and emotional bonding. • Fish curry is a mandatory dish in the festival feast, and to ensure availability, the Annual Fish Fair cum Fish Crop Competition is organized in Imphal before the celebration. Related Concepts: • Meaning of Terms • Ningol means married ladies. • Chakouba means a grand feast or gathering. • Origin and Cultural Significance • The festival strengthens the social and emotional bond between married daughters and their parental families, reflecting Meitei traditions and values. • It fosters unity, love, and respect within families, symbolizing the return of affection between siblings after marriage. • Annual Fish Fair • Organized by the Department of Fisheries, Manipur, at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal, before Ningol Chakouba. • Ensures fish supply to the public at subsidized rates, as fish curry is an essential part of the feast. • Other Manipur Festivals • Mera Hou Chongba: Celebrates hill-valley unity in Manipur. • Yaoshang: Festival of colours similar to Holi, celebrated with cultural and sports events. • Lui-Ngai-Ni: Naga seed-sowing festival symbolizing agricultural harmony.