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Meghalaya Prepares for 50th Golden Jubilee of Wangala Festival with 1,000+ Drums
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:02 PM
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Meghalaya is gearing up for the 50th Golden Jubilee of the Wangala Festival, featuring a spectacular performance with over 1,000 drums.
The state of Meghalaya is preparing for the 50th Golden Jubilee of the traditional Wangala Festival, a celebration of the harvest season that is deeply rooted in the culture of the Garo people.
Officials have announced a grand drum performance that will involve more than 1,000 drums, a record‑setting number that underscores the festival’s growing significance.
The event is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, with local authorities coordinating logistics, security and cultural arrangements to accommodate the large number of participants and visitors.
The Wangala Festival, which marks the end of the harvest season, traditionally features dancing, singing and the playing of drums to thank the gods for a bountiful yield.
The 50th jubilee is expected to attract tourists and cultural enthusiasts from across India and abroad, showcasing Meghalaya’s rich heritage and vibrant traditions.
Officials have announced a grand drum performance that will involve more than 1,000 drums, a record‑setting number that underscores the festival’s growing significance.
The event is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, with local authorities coordinating logistics, security and cultural arrangements to accommodate the large number of participants and visitors.
The Wangala Festival, which marks the end of the harvest season, traditionally features dancing, singing and the playing of drums to thank the gods for a bountiful yield.
The 50th jubilee is expected to attract tourists and cultural enthusiasts from across India and abroad, showcasing Meghalaya’s rich heritage and vibrant traditions.