TURA, Nov 15 - Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Metbah Lyngdoh graced the 43rd Hundred Drums Wangala Festival on the second and final day of the celebrations today held at the proposed permanent site, Wangala A�dam, Chibragre under West Garo Hills District, a press release stated.
Metbah Lyngdoh said that this is the second time he is witnessing the Wangala festival and that he had attended for the first time in the year 2018. He appreciated the effort of the organising committee for selecting this permanent site which is for the greater cause of the people of Garo Hills and promote the culture to greater heights.
Highlighting the importance of the festival which is being celebrated every year, he reminded the effort and farsighted wisdom of the then leaders and pioneers of the wangala committee who had worked hard to bring in the concept of preserving the culture and traditions of our tribe for our future generations.
Further, stating that the pandemic had posed several challenges to the people of the State, he said that inspite of this the festival could be celebrated by following the Covid protocols laid down by the government and also advised the people to follow these protocols till the availability of vaccine for Covid-19.
Speaking on the occasion as guest of honour, Ferlin C A Sangma, Chairman, Meghalaya State Council on Climate Change and Sustainable Development said that it is a matter of great pride since after 44 years the committee had acquired the permanent site for showcasing the rich culture and traditions of the Garos.
Further, she extended her support for the development of the heritage village adding that being a woman she felt the need to work hard to encourage and uplift the values and traditions of our tribe. It may be mentioned that the 100 Drums Wangala is the post harvest festival of the Garos, consisting of various thanks giving rituals followed with merrymaking, music and dance which have been reduced to 30 drums this year due to pandemic.
TURA, Nov 15 - Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Metbah Lyngdoh graced the 43rd Hundred Drums Wangala Festival on the second and final day of the celebrations today held at the proposed permanent site, Wangala A�dam, Chibragre under West Garo Hills District, a press release stated.
Metbah Lyngdoh said that this is the second time he is witnessing the Wangala festival and that he had attended for the first time in the year 2018. He appreciated the effort of the organising committee for selecting this permanent site which is for the greater cause of the people of Garo Hills and promote the culture to greater heights.
Highlighting the importance of the festival which is being celebrated every year, he reminded the effort and farsighted wisdom of the then leaders and pioneers of the wangala committee who had worked hard to bring in the concept of preserving the culture and traditions of our tribe for our future generations.
Further, stating that the pandemic had posed several challenges to the people of the State, he said that inspite of this the festival could be celebrated by following the Covid protocols laid down by the government and also advised the people to follow these protocols till the availability of vaccine for Covid-19.
Speaking on the occasion as guest of honour, Ferlin C A Sangma, Chairman, Meghalaya State Council on Climate Change and Sustainable Development said that it is a matter of great pride since after 44 years the committee had acquired the permanent site for showcasing the rich culture and traditions of the Garos.
Further, she extended her support for the development of the heritage village adding that being a woman she felt the need to work hard to encourage and uplift the values and traditions of our tribe. It may be mentioned that the 100 Drums Wangala is the post harvest festival of the Garos, consisting of various thanks giving rituals followed with merrymaking, music and dance which have been reduced to 30 drums this year due to pandemic.
