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Sougaijam Thanil Singh is one of the pioneers of Manipur who promote and propagate the nuances and charm of Manipuri Dance and Nata Sankirtana to the rest of the world. For his proficiency in these art forms and distinguishing efforts and dedication to promoting the culture of Manipur, he was honoured with the Padmashree Award in 2005. He is one of those who exalt Nata Sankirtana to the level that it is now recognised by UNESCO as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.