A Garo Tribe Celebration
Wangala, also famously known as the 'Hundred Drums Festival', is a major post-harvest festival of the Garo tribe, who reside in Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Assam. It marks the end of the agricultural year and is a time of thanksgiving to the Sun God of fertility, Misi-A-Gilpa-Saljong-Galapa.
The festival is a vibrant showcase of Garo culture, filled with music, dance, and feasting. The dates for Wangala vary from village to village and are typically held between September and December. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate the fruits of their labor.
Music, Dance, and Feasting
Hundred Drums
The highlight of the festival is the rhythmic and energetic dance performed by men, beating long, oval-shaped drums. The sound of a hundred drums echoing at once gives the festival its famous name.
Rice Beer and Festive Foods
Various food items made from rice, a staple in the region, are prepared. A special rice beer, known as 'chubitchi' or 'chubok', is also brewed and consumed during the festivities.
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