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201352 minPGdocumentary

Manipuri Pony

201352 minPGdocumentary

An endangered species, the Manipuri Pony is deeply connected to the culture and history of its region, once regarded as a family member.

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Aribam Syam Sharma

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An endangered species, the Manipuri Pony is deeply connected to the culture and history of its region, once regarded as a family member.

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Aribam Syam Sharma

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In Manipur, the Manipuri Pony holds a significant place in local culture and history. Once regarded as a family member, this breed is tied to Meitei myths that claim it was the first animal created. Today, the Manipuri Pony faces endangerment, with its numbers dwindling. The film discusses the challenges to its survival and the efforts being made to preserve this important part of the region's heritage.

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