Wangala Festival
Wangala Festival, a famous festival of Meghalaya, is a harvest festival commemorating Lord Saljong, the sun deity of fertility. The festival is about honouring the Sun God by offering sacrifices. Drums are played on long oval-shaped instruments, which get accompanied by the dance of the young and old dressed in multicoloured ensembles. The rhythmic beats of drums propel a group of people to dance together.
Wangala Festival, a famous festival of Meghalaya, is a harvest festival commemorating Lord Saljong, the sun deity of fertility. The festival is about honouring the Sun God by offering sacrifices. Drums are played on long oval-shaped instruments, which get accompanied by the dance of the young and old dressed in multicoloured ensembles. The rhythmic beats of drums propel a group of people to dance together.
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Behdienkhlam Festival
Behdienkhlam Festival is yet another famous festival in Meghalaya. The aim of the festival is to seek God's blessings for a long prosperous harvest. During the celebration, the forefathers’ spirits are given sacrificial food. It culminates in a battle between two opposing groups as they compete against each other, which later in the evening transpires into a time of merriment and joy!
Behdienkhlam Festival is yet another famous festival in Meghalaya. The aim of the festival is to seek God's blessings for a long prosperous harvest. During the celebration, the forefathers’ spirits are given sacrificial food. It culminates in a battle between two opposing groups as they compete against each other, which later in the evening transpires into a time of merriment and joy!
Strawberry Festival
As the name suggests, this festival is all about strawberries. Meghalaya has one of the best climates across India to grow fruits, and one such is the succulent strawberry. As part of the festival, fresh strawberries and strawberry wine are served among families and guests. As part of the festival, several fun activities like pie-eating contests and karaoke competitions are held. If you love strawberries and fun games, the strawberry festival in Meghalaya should be at the top of your checklist!
As the name suggests, this festival is all about strawberries. Meghalaya has one of the best climates across India to grow fruits, and one such is the succulent strawberry. As part of the festival, fresh strawberries and strawberry wine are served among families and guests. As part of the festival, several fun activities like pie-eating contests and karaoke competitions are held. If you love strawberries and fun games, the strawberry festival in Meghalaya should be at the top of your checklist!
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Shad Sukra Festival
Shad Sukra Festival is the most popular festival amongst the Pnar tribe of Jaintia Hills. Before planting the seeds, every tribal family waits for the festival, which is celebrated to seek blessings from the gods. To pray for a prosperous and fruitful season, drums and flutes accompany dances and rituals. At the festival, both men and women dress in their traditional best, heavily adorned with gold ornaments.
Shad Sukra Festival is the most popular festival amongst the Pnar tribe of Jaintia Hills. Before planting the seeds, every tribal family waits for the festival, which is celebrated to seek blessings from the gods. To pray for a prosperous and fruitful season, drums and flutes accompany dances and rituals. At the festival, both men and women dress in their traditional best, heavily adorned with gold ornaments.
Nongrem Festival
Probably one of the most vibrant festivals of Meghalaya, the Nongrem Festival is a feast to the eyes! Smit, the cultural centre of the Khasi Hills, celebrates the Nongkrem dance festival every autumn. During the five-day festival, tribals perform to appease Goddess Ka Blei Synshar, who desires an abundant harvest and fortune for the people. There are several dances that take place during the festival, one such is the dance performed by men wearing colourful costumes whilst holding a sword in their hand.
Probably one of the most vibrant festivals of Meghalaya, the Nongrem Festival is a feast to the eyes! Smit, the cultural centre of the Khasi Hills, celebrates the Nongkrem dance festival every autumn. During the five-day festival, tribals perform to appease Goddess Ka Blei Synshar, who desires an abundant harvest and fortune for the people. There are several dances that take place during the festival, one such is the dance performed by men wearing colourful costumes whilst holding a sword in their hand.
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