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Wangala Festival (Hundred Drums)

Tura, Meghalaya, India

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Overview

The Garo harvest thanksgiving festival, famed for the 'Hundred Drums' — long lines of drummers and dancers in feathered headdresses honouring the sun-god Misi Saljong.

Why visit: The spectacular Hundred Drums dance and the heart of Garo culture.

Things to do

›Hundred Drums dance
›Feathered costumes
›Garo folk music
›Harvest rituals

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Travel Information

Best time

November

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–900

Duration

1–2 days

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