South East Asia Cultural Organisation
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Not to be confused with Southeast Asia Treaty Organization or Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
The South East Asia Cultural Organisation (SEACO) is an international cultural organization that works for the development of the Meitei culture of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur').[7] It aims to preserve the unique history, culture, identity, and religion of Manipur. It also advocates to take "extra caution about the issue of preservation of the cultural identity of the Indigenous people in the wake of the present globalization".[5][8]
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South East Asia Cultural Organisation (SEACO) | |
Abbreviation | SEACO |
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Named after | Southeast Asia |
Formation | August 5, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-08-05)[1][2][lower-alpha 1] |
Founded at | Manipur |
Type | Cultural, international, non-profit, NGO |
Legal status | active |
Purpose | humanitarian, activism, peacekeeping |
Headquarters | Imphal, India |
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Origins | Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur') |
Region served | Indian cultural sphere (South Asia and Southeast Asia) |
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General Secretary | |
President | Kolomcha Achoubi Khuman[5] |
Advisor | Akham Langol[5] |
Working President | Sanabam Amuchou Mangang[3] |
Chief Advisor | Paonam Labango[6] |
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Affiliations | Sanamahism (traditional Meitei religion) |
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