Four Chief Ministers from across the Northeast region are expected to participate in the upcoming 50th Golden Jubilee celebration of the 100 Drums Wangala Festival, scheduled to take place between November 11 and November 14 in Tura. Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma shared these details on Wednesday following a direct assessment of event arrangements.
Preparations Inspected at Wangala A·dam Site
Thomas A. Sangma, who also represents the North Tura constituency as MLA, visited the designated venue at Wangala A·dam in Tura to monitor ongoing works. He was accompanied during the inspection by West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police Abraham T. Sangma, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jude Rangku T. Sangma, along with other administrative officials. After taking stock of the ground reality, the Speaker noted his satisfaction with the pace of development, pointing out that local government departments and festival organizers are working in close coordination to finalize arrangements quickly.
Scale of the Golden Jubilee and Participating Contingents
Marking five decades of the cultural gathering, the Golden Jubilee edition is designed as a milestone gathering where approximately 1,000 traditional A·chik drums are projected to resonate together. The expanded event aims to highlight Garo heritage, indigenous folk music, and community traditions across a significantly wider stage. Delegations and contingents from other Indian states are expected to travel to Tura for the festivities, though a cultural contingent from Bangladesh will be unable to participate in this year's program.
