The Pena

           The Pena



Introducing the Pena : The Pena is a traditional bowing string musical instrument from Northeast state of Manipur .The Pena consists of two major parts namely Maru or Tha (body)and the cheijing (bow).The cheijing is made from wood ,metal bells, horsetail .The Pena has been used for centuries in classical musics and folk songs.The Pena is instructed not to touch without proper dress and without taking a bath as a symbol of respect for the instrument.The Pena is played while recieved gift from the royal family or the king himself.
It is an instrument that has been used by the people particularly the meitei ,maring and some other tribes dating back to the 33 AD .

With its delicate sound and beautiful design the Pena is a true representation of the rich cultural heritage in the state.The Pena itself is a work of art. Pena is also plays an important role in the celebration of the festival of gods and goddesses known as Lai Haoraoba of the meiteis and many other social gatherings, rituals, ceremony and entertainments also.Pena is also used as an accompanying instrument during performances.The philosophy of the Pena instrument is that the cheijing is the father and the Maru is the mother and when the father and the mothers meets and the offspring is produced as a sound .There are many famous Pena players from the state ,two of the most popular among them is  female artists Mangka Mayanglambam and Benita Laishram.

Mangka Mayanglambam



Benita Laishram


Video of Pena 

https://youtube.com/shorts/1c3AtJ3I1jU?si=-FLdUGF-3XhBAQeP


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