Meghalaya Celebrates 50th Wangala Festival With 1,000 Drums And Traditional Dances

Artists performed traditional dances accompanied by the rhythmic beats of 1,000 drums during celebrations of the 50th Wangala Festival in Tura, Meghalaya, on November 14. The Wangala Festival, also known as the Hundred Drums Festival, is a traditional harvest festival of the Garo community, celebrated with music, dance and cultural performances. The festivities showcased the region's rich indigenous heritage and longstanding traditions.