forty sixth Hundred Drums Wangala Pageant concludes on spectacular notice

Tura, November 12: The spectacular rhythm of the Hundred Drums Wangala pageant touched the zenith on the concluding day because the beat of a 100 drums reverberated throughout the Wangala A’dam witnessed by file variety of individuals on the third and last day of the pageant.

On the closing ceremony of the Wangala Dance which celebrates the tradition & id of the Garo tribe of Meghalaya

On this dynamic technology, we should work in direction of the preservation of our tribal heritage & uphold the sanctity of our tribal roots@narendramodi @kishanreddybjp pic.twitter.com/V7oaC2A7w9

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 12, 2022

Addressing the gathering on the event as Chief Visitor, Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Ok Sangma, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the wangala committee members for his or her effort and dedication in preserving the wealthy tradition and traditions of the Garos by way of this pageant and for making the occasion occur efficiently yearly.

The Chief Minister additionally highlighted the significance of those conventional festivals and mentioned that the pageant is integral to the tribal lifestyle and essential to preserving the distinctive tribal id, its customs and traditions. “It’s a celebration of who we’re. It’s a celebration to showcase to the world who and what we’re”, he mentioned.

We’re additionally working to make sure there’s a cross tradition appreciation & studying amongst our Khasi, Garo & Jaiñtia tribes. Shared experiences and studying of one another’s language & tradition will additional strengthen concord & add to the grandeur of all our festivals. pic.twitter.com/KLbtV234Pb

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 12, 2022

Talking concerning the significance of languages, the Chief Minister mentioned that the decision to incorporate Garo and Khasi Languages within the eighth Schedule has been adopted by the Authorities. He additionally knowledgeable that the Nomination for Literary Award to advertise native writers is within the pipeline. Furthermore, he knowledgeable that the Authorities is supporting native artisans by offering a platform and monetary help to advertise their merchandise and intends to increase extra assist for selling conventional artists and artisans from the State.

The Chief Minister additionally expressed his happiness to see the progress of the Garo tribes in different states and international locations and exhorted the organizing committee members to make Garos residing in different components of the nation and past to be a part of the annual Hundred Drums Wangala Pageant in future.

The Chief Minister additionally introduced in the course of the pageant {that a} sum of Rs. 2 Crore has been sanctioned from the Meghalayan Age Ltd which might be carried out by the Tourism division in growing the mandatory infrastructure and growth of the Garo Heritage Village, the everlasting website of the Wangala Pageant. Mentioning concerning the effort of the federal government to proceed and showcase the wealthy cultural heritage of the Garos, he mentioned that such festivals needs to be made larger and higher within the years to come back.

The Deputy Speaker, Assam Legislative Meeting Dr. Numal Momin whereas gracing the event as Visitor of Honour expressed his gratefulness to the organizing committee for having the ability to witness the pageant and conveyed his heartiest greeting to all.

In the meantime, PHE Minister, Authorities of Meghalaya Renikton Tongkhar whereas greeting the individuals in the course of the wangala pageant mentioned that he’s proud to see the progress of Garo tribe in different states within the nation and past.

Earlier, whereas welcoming the gathering, the Chairman of the Wangala Committee, Ronald Rikman Sangma, highlighted the importance of the pageant and the necessity to protect the traditions of the Garos.

The Wangala Anthem, “Dimdim Dimchong Dachichong” which is the age previous fashionable folks tune composed by Late Millickson Ok Sangma is sung on a regular basis of the pageant.

It might be talked about that the 100 Drums Wangala is the publish harvest pageant of the Garos, consisting of varied thanksgiving rituals adopted with merrymaking, music and dance.

Vacationer from far and past together with France, Gujarat, Bangalore, Kerala, Assam, Sikkim and media individuals from varied locations got here to witness the wangala pageant and enrich themselves with rituals referred to as Rugala which is carried out a day forward of the wangala by the Nokma (A Village Chief) wherein the providing of the primary hand particular rice-beer together with cooked rice and greens are given to Misi Saljong, the Giver and Sa∙sat So∙a ceremony or burning of the incense on the pillar of his home carried out on the subsequent day to mark the start of weeklong wangala pageant.

The ten dance contingents who participated within the competitors have been Dura Kangkangre, Gondenggre, Chibragre, Chidaogre, Sadolbra, Dalbanggre from West Garo Hills, Wanokdamgre from North Garo Hills, Rapdikgre from East Garo Hills and Chepagre, and Bangkapara from South West Garo Hills Districts. The winner of this yr’s wangala competitors is Sadolbra adopted by Gondenggre and Chidaogre dance troupes.

Earlier in the course of the pageant, the Chief Minister handed over the sanctioned letter of Rs. 2 Crores and likewise handed over the sanctioned quantity of Rs. 10 lakhs out of Rs. 25 Lakhs to the Chairman of the wangala committee.

Deputy Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Meeting, Timothy D Shira, Adviser to the Chief Minister, Authorities of Meghalaya, Thomas A Sangma, MLA Bajengdoba Constituency, Pongseng Marak, Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills Swapnil Tembe, Members of the Wangala Committee and host of distinguished dignitaries attended the pageant.