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Traditional Garo drummers performing at the Hundred Drums Wangala Festival in Meghalaya
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From Conflict to Global Spotlight: After Assam, Meghalaya Eyes Guinness World Record

Meghalaya's Golden Jubilee Hundred Drums Wangala Festival is set to make a Guinness World Records attempt, with 1,000 traditional Garo drummers scheduled to perform together on November 14. The four-day cultural celebration in West Garo Hills marks 50 years of the organised festival.

50th Hundred Drums Wangala Festival featuring traditional Garo dancers and drummers in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya

Meghalaya to Celebrate 50th Hundred Drums Wangala Festival from November 11 to 14

Meghalaya will celebrate the 50th Hundred Drums Wangala Festival from November 11 to 14, 2026, at Garo Heritage Village in West Garo Hills. The golden jubilee celebration will feature traditional Garo dances, the Thousand Drums performance and a special Guinness World Records attempt.