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Wangala Festival

Organizer: Government of Meghalaya (Meghalaya Tourism) / Garo community

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Wangala Festival

Wangala Festival is an adventure event organised by Government of Meghalaya (Meghalaya Tourism) / Garo community in Meghalaya. The '100 Drums' post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo people — ~300 dancers and ~100 drums, buffalo-horn trumpets and bamboo flutes, with Garo cuisine.

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When
November (harvest thanksgiving).
Best time
November (harvest thanksgiving)
Where
Garo Hills (typically Asanang / Tura area), Meghalaya
State
Meghalaya
Organiser
Government of Meghalaya (Meghalaya Tourism) / Garo community
Charges
Not officially published
Listing status
Government source

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About this event

The '100 Drums' post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo people — ~300 dancers and ~100 drums, buffalo-horn trumpets and bamboo flutes, with Garo cuisine.

Highlights

  • The '100 Drums' post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo people
  • ~300 dancers and ~100 drums in rhythmic formation
  • Buffalo-horn trumpets and bamboo flutes
  • Garo cuisine and cultural display

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Getting there

Garo Hills, typically the Asanang/Tura area; nearest airport Guwahati, then road to Tura

Source & status

Listing status
Government source
Information source
Government of Meghalaya (Meghalaya Tourism) / Garo community
Last checked
2026-08-20

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Meghalaya Tourism (Government of Meghalaya) — Wangala Festivalhttps://www.meghalayatourism.in/experiences-4/wangala-festival/

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The '100 Drums' post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo people — ~300 dancers and ~100 drums, buffalo-horn trumpets and bamboo flutes, with Garo cuisine.

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