Wangala (100 Drums Festival)
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The post-harvest thanksgiving of the Garo community to Saljong, the sun god. Dancers in feathered headgear move to the beat of many drums.
FestivalNorth-Eastern India
| Where | Garo Hills (Meghalaya) |
|---|---|
| When | October–November, after the harvest |
What people do
- Offerings to Saljong.
- Dances to the beat of the dama (long drums).
Significance
Thanksgiving and Garo identity.