The Wangala Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival, organised by the Nagaland Garo Tribal Council (NGTC), commenced at Eralibill village in Dimapur on November 21.

The Wangala is a “thanksgiving” ceremony to Misi Sajlong for having blessed the human beings with rich harvest. It is the most significant post harvest festival of the Garos, generally held in the month of October to November.

Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Dr Tinojongshi Chang, in his address as the special guest, stressed the need for more cultural exchange programme stating that these events pave way for unity, understanding and the preservation of the rich cultural heritage.

Chang appreciated the government’s initiative of providing platform and funding to every tribe in Nagaland to celebrate a mini Hornbill festival.

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