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The Wangala Festival’s second day is marked by a rugala ceremony
Meghalaya

The Wangala Festival’s second day is marked by a rugala ceremony

The Rugala ceremony was done by the local chief, known as the Nokma, as part of the ongoing Wangala Festival, which involves making offerings to the Gods in gratitude for a healthy harvest. On Friday, the second day of Wangala Festival ceremonies at the Garo Heritage Village in Chibragre began with a gift of the first traditional rice beer, as well as freshly harvested and cooked rice with local vegetables, to Misi Saljong, the Great Giver. The Wangala Festival's Rugala ceremony is led by the local chief, known as the Nokma. E. Kharumniud, chief guest and registrar general of the High Court of Meghalaya, expressed gratitude to the Wangala Committee members for the opportunity to attend this event. He hoped that the festival would continue to expand and thrive in the next years, and tha...