Wangala Festival Gala marks its golden jubilee in Meghalaya with the theme Rhythm of 1,000 Drums
15 October 2026
The Government of Meghalaya has announced that the Wangala Festival Gala 2026 will mark its golden jubilee with the theme Rhythm of 1,000 Drums. The release from the Information and Public Relations Department says the 2026 edition marks fifty years of the festival. The gala is described as a celebration of the collective spirit, the cultural pride and the living traditions of the Garo people. The stated purpose is to encourage younger generations to embrace their heritage and to promote Garo culture more widely.
Theme:
Rhythm of 1,000 Drums
Milestone:
golden jubilee, fifty years
Community:
the Garo people
Why it matters for exams: Wangala is the festival most often asked about Meghalaya, and the golden jubilee gives it a dated hook.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Wangala Wangala — The post-harvest festival of the Garo people of Meghalaya, marked by drumming.