Which tribal community celebrates the "Wangala" festival?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Garo.
The Wangala festival, also known as the 100 Drums Festival, is the most significant harvest celebration of the Garo tribe, primarily in Meghalaya and Assam. Held in honor of 'Saljong', the Sun God of fertility, it marks the end of the agricultural year. Men and women dress in traditional colorful attire and dance to the rhythmic beat of long oval drums. It is a time of thanksgiving, symbolizing the preservation of cultural identity and communal harmony after a successful harvest.
Other options:
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Bodo: This community primarily celebrates Bwisagu, which marks the start of the Bodo New Year and is characterized by the Bagurumba dance.
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Santhal: One of the largest tribes in India, they are famous for Sohrai, a harvest festival, and Sarhul, which celebrates the blossoming of Sal trees.
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Mizo: The Mizo people are renowned for Chapchar Kut, a spring festival celebrated with great fervor and the iconic Cheraw (Bamboo Dance).