<span style="color: #222222;">The Yaoshang festival has begun on Tuesday and will continue for five days in Manipur. The festival is celebrated by the Meetei who are predominantly Hindu and it is celebrated at the same time as Holi. However, during the Yaoshang festival, apart from playing with colour, the festival also witnessed a number of cultural and religious activities for five days.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">From some years back, the village level sport competition held by different clubs or organisations during the Yaoshang festival has become a major feature of the celebration. The Manipur Governor, Chief Minister and others conveyed warm greetings to the people of Manipur in connection with the festival.</span><br />