[5][6][7] Notably, it is one of the cultural elements, giving inspirations to the development of the Manipuri Raas Leela classical dance drama form.

[5][6][7] Another remarkable achievement of Meitei cultural heritage, directly related to the Khamba Thoibi dance, is Khamba Thoibi Sheireng (Meitei for 'Epic poem about Khamba and Thoibi'), the third longest Indian epic poem, next to the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which is a classical Meitei language epic poem,[9][10][11] having 39,000 lines, recognised and honoured to be the national epic of the Manipuris, originated from the traditional ballads, popularly sung by minstrels or bards, by playing Pena (musical instrument).

[12][13][14] In Ancient Moirang, once Khuman Khamba and his rival Nongban (alias Kongyamba) were asked by the then ruling king, to bring rare orchid flowers from the hilly and mountainous terrains, for the celebration of the annual sacred Lai Haraoba festival in honour of deity Thangching (Old Manipuri for 'Thangjing').

It was performed for the first time on 1 January 1960, in an event attended by Humayun Kabir, the then Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs of the Government of India.

The most appealing aspect of the show was the care and patience with which the music, dances, costumes and settings had been brought together to create authenticity.

The market scene and the water-sports on the lake were quaint and beautiful.”“Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith is inclined to agree-- The Manipuri Dance managed and directed by Mrs Vimala Raina staged a beautiful performance of Khamba Thoibi.