Hundred Drums Wangala Festival in Meghalaya
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Hundred Drums Wangala Festival?
1. It is celebrated in Tripura.
2. It is a pre-harvest festival.- Published on 17 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: None
- The annual Hundred Drums Wangala Festival recently began at Asanang in West Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
- Wangala is the most significant post harvest festival of the Garos generally held in the second week of November every year and it is a Thanks giving ceremony to Misi Saljong also known as Pattigipa Rarongipa (The Great Giver) for having blessed the people with rich harvest of the season.
- The festival was started in the year 1976 at Asanang. The festival has grown over the years under the patronage of the Government of Meghalaya. During the festival, indigenous sports competitions will be held.
- Indigenous sports and Ajea, Doroa and Grika competitions and Rugala ceremony will be held on the second day and will be concluded with the Hundred Drums Dance competition will be held.
