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Religion
World Takes Note of Meghalaya’s Wangala Festival, Celebrating Tribal Heritage
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:17 AM
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The Wangala festival of Meghalaya, once a rustic tribal tradition, is now being recognised internationally as a vibrant expression of the state’s cultural heritage.
The Wangala festival, a long‑standing tribal celebration in Meghalaya, has traditionally been a rustic rite marking the harvest. Recent reports indicate that the festival is now receiving recognition on the world stage, highlighting its cultural significance. The growing international interest is being described as a sign of the festival’s flourishing heritage and a boost for the state’s cultural profile.