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Meghalaya CM Launches 50th Wangala Festival With 1,000 Drummers
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:03 PM
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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya opened the 50th edition of the Wangala festival, accompanied by a massive drum ensemble of 1,000 performers.
The 50th Wangala festival, a traditional harvest celebration of the Garo people, was inaugurated today by the state's Chief Minister. The ceremony featured a spectacular display of 1,000 drummers, creating a rhythmic backdrop for the proceedings. The event marked a milestone for the festival, which has been celebrated annually for half a century.