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1,000 Drums
Traditional drum presentation
11—14 November 2026 · Meghalaya
Wangala
Festival 2026
Golden Jubilee · 50th Edition
Wangala A'dam, Garo Heritage Village
Chibragre, near Tura, Meghalaya
1,000Drummers
3,000Dancers
50thEdition
4Days
ThanksgivingTo the Great Giver
Rooted in gratitude
The Spirit
of Wangala
Wangala is the great post-harvest festival of the Garos—a thanksgiving to Misi-Saljong, also known as Pattigipa-Ra·rongipa, the Great Giver.
After a year of tending the soil, communities gather in rhythm and celebration to honour the harvest, renew cultural bonds, and carry A·chik heritage forward.
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A landmark celebration
50Golden Jubilee · 2026
Celebrating 50 Years of Wangala
The 2026 gathering marks the festival’s 50th occasion: four unforgettable days bringing together 1,000 drummers and 3,000 dancers at Wangala A'dam.
11—14November
2026
2026
Four days of living heritage
Festival Highlights
From resounding drums to indigenous games, food, stories and song—Wangala is experienced with every sense.
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Indigenous Games
Strength, skill and community spirit
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Indigenous Food
Flavours rooted in the land
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Oral Traditions
Stories carried across generations
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Folk Songs
Voices of the Garo Hills
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Rugala & Chachat So·a
Ceremonies that conclude the celebration
Come closer to the rhythm
Experience the Rhythm.
Celebrate the Heritage.
Discover Wangala.
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Stories in colour and rhythm
Glimpses of Wangala
In the heart of the Garo Hills
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Wangala A'dam, Garo Heritage Village
Chibragre, near Tura, Meghalaya
Wangala A'damChibragre · Meghalaya
Golden Jubilee · 50th Edition
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Golden Jubilee
11—14 November 2026
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