Meghalaya Flashcards
Behdienkhlam Festival
means driving away the plague disease
annually celebrated during monsoon
mainly in Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya
ritulastic expression of the relentless struggle of mankind to overcome the destructive forces of nature , including disease (plague)
main feature : making rounded , polished log from the tall trees
Jaintia men carry rongs or chariots
game Dal-Lawakor is held (similar to football) with wooden ball
Wangala Festival
The 100 drum festival
Garo Tribe
indicate the beginning of winter
nod to post harvest season
in honour of local deity ‘Misi Saljong’ ( generous and force behind good thing) hence this is thanksgiving to him
drum, flutes and other orchestra are played called “100 drum festival” as loud drums are played in begining of festival
Unique : “feathered Headgear” is worn by people
