Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma visited Wangala A’dam at Chibragre, near Tura, on October 21 to review preparations for the Golden Jubilee edition of the 100 Drums Wangala Festival.
The 2026 edition marks 50 years of the organised festival. To commemorate the milestone, the traditional 100-drums presentation will be expanded to a special performance featuring 1,000 drums.
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Conrad K. Sangma reviewed festival preparations at Chibragre on October 21.
The 2026 edition marks 50 years of the organised Wangala Festival.
The state government has committed ₹5.50 crore for the celebrations.
In addition, Rs. 20 crore has been sanctioned through the Public Works Department (PWD) for infrastructure development, temporary installations and other essential arrangements.
A special performance featuring 1,000 drums is planned.
The festival is scheduled for November 11–14, 2026.
During the visit, Sangma reviewed ongoing preparations and held discussions with officials and members of the festival organising committee. The state government has committed ₹5.50 crore to support the Golden Jubilee celebrations. In addition, Rs. 20 crore has been sanctioned through the Public Works Department (PWD) for infrastructure development, temporary installations and other essential arrangements, taking the total sanctioned amount to Rs. 25.50 crore.
The preparations involve coordination among the organising committee, district administration and relevant government departments. The review focused on the progress of work and arrangements required for the successful conduct of the event.
The festival is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 14, 2026, at Wangala A’dam, Garo Heritage Village, Chibragre, near Tura, in West Garo Hills.
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The Golden Jubilee celebrates the cultural heritage of the Garo community and provides a platform to preserve and promote its traditional music, dance and customs.
Wangala is a major post-harvest thanksgiving festival of the Garo community. The Golden Jubilee edition is intended to showcase the community’s traditional music, dance and cultural heritage.
