Festivals Rooted in Tradition
Diving into Meghalaya's Vibrant Festivals
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Celebrate Meghalaya’s rich heritage through its colorful festivals — a vibrant blend of tradition, dance, music and community that reflects the state’s deep cultural roots and joyful spirit.
Category: Trekking
Trip Details:
1. SHAD SUK MYNSIEM Shad Suk Mynsiem, the “Dance of Joyful Hearts,” is a festival of thanksgiving celebrated by the Khasi people. It’s a time to honor life, nature and the Creator through graceful dance and music. Dressed in vibrant traditional attire, men and women express purity, unity and gratitude. Join us at this beautiful festival and experience the rhythm of our culture and the joy of our hearts! 2. BEHDEINKHLAM One of the most vibrant festivals of the Jaintia people, celebrated to drive away plague and evil while welcoming good health and prosperity. The festival bursts with music, dance and colorful displays of rots — towering 30–40 ft bamboo and wooden structures. Join us at this joyful festival and witness the unity, faith and energy of our people! 3. WANGALA DANCE The 100 Drums Wangala Festival is a grand celebration of the Garo people marking the end of the harvest season. Hundreds of drummers and dancers gather to honor Misi Saljong, the Sun God, through vibrant music, rhythmic steps and joyful unity. Join us at this spectacular festival and feel the heartbeat of Garo culture echo through every drumbeat!