The Manipur government officially named Loktak Day as a state festival to highlight the importance of Loktak Lake.
The 37th State Level Loktak Day began on October 25, 2026, in the Bishnupur district.
Events take place at the Loktak Lairembi Ground in Thanga and Komlakhong with traditional sports and cultural programs organized by the Loktak Development Authority and local groups. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh started a bike rally from Kangla to promote lake protection as reported by
UNI.
Leaders and officials gathered for the opening ceremony to talk about preserving the lake.
The two-day celebration includes boat rides and cultural exchanges with tribal community delegates to bring hill and valley people together as noted by
News on Air.