CM reviews preparations for Golden Jubilee 1000 Drums Wangala Festival at Chibragre

Tura, Oct 22, 2026: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday visited the Wangala festival site at Chibragre, near Tura, to review the progress of ongoing development works and assess preparations for the golden jubilee edition of the 1000 Drums Wangala Festival.

Speaking to the media during the visit, Sangma said the State Government was working in close coordination with the festival organising committee to ensure the successful conduct of the landmark celebration. He said the government had agreed to support the committee’s budget proposal of ₹5.50 crore.

In addition, ₹20 crore has been sanctioned through the Public Works Department (PWD) for infrastructure development, temporary installations and other essential arrangements, taking the total sanctioned amount to ₹25.50 crore. The Chief Minister said the visit was aimed at assessing the progress of ongoing works, reviewing overall preparedness and addressing issues that might arise during implementation.

Officials from various government departments, the District Administration and members of the festival committee were present during the review. Sangma stressed the need for close coordination among the departments and the organising committee to ensure that all arrangements were completed in time.

Preparations are progressing on a war footing for the golden jubilee celebration, which marks 50 years of the annual festival. The 1000 Drums Wangala Festival is one of the most significant cultural celebrations of the Garo community, showcasing its rich traditions, indigenous identity and cultural heritage.