Wangala Festival
Recently, Meghalaya’s 100 Drums Wangala Festival commenced in West Garo Hills with traditional music and cultural performances.
About Wangala Festival:
- It is celebrated in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India.
- It is also known as a 100 drums festival.
- It is a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong, the Sun-god of fertility.
- The celebration of the Wangala Festival marks the end of a period of toil, which brings good output of the fields. It also signifies the onset of winter.
- It is the occasion when the tribals offer sacrifices to please their main deity Saljong - the Sun God.
- It is generally celebrated for two days and sometimes continues for even a week.
- The ceremony performed on the first day is known as Rugala (Ragula) is performed inside the house of the chief.
- On the second day is known as "Kakkat".
- Basically, the Wangala Festival is a way to preserve and promote the cultural identity of Garos in Meghalaya.