Manipur

"Manipur was an ancient Kingdom, a cradle of human civilization and creativity, which has come under the influence of many cultures of different ethnic groups who came at various times, and contributed to the growth of the civilization of Manipur. Manipur, being a gateway of India to South East Asia, was influenced by her geographic situation and Ecology in the shaping of her history and cultural development."

"Polo can be traced to origins in Manipur state c. 3100 BC when it was played as Sagol Kangjei. Other claims are of it being of Persian origin, having been played as Pulu c. 525 BC."

"Due to its glorious natural beauty, Manipur has earned such epithets like Switzerland of India. This state is also known as Meiteipak, Kangleipak or Meiteileipak, in addition to twenty other names. It remains the most beautiful of the seven northeastern states of India. Fascinating scenery, valleys all around, blue water lakes, dense forests and the cascading clouds over the valleys – all these make the entire region look like the paradise on earth."

"It has been recorded that Manipur was a sovereign country ruled out by its monarch and having had its own two millennia old cultural framework through well developed literary language, rich cultural heritage, customs and traditions, rites and rituals which provides a living testimony to its birth and rise of Manipuri civilization."