Tura, Nov. 12 -- The 50th Wangala Festival entered its second day on November 12, a day after Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations with a grand presentation featuring 1,000 drummers.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 100 Drums Wangala Festival at Wangala A'dam, Garo Heritage Village, Chibagre, in West Garo Hills on November 11.

Marking the festival's 50th edition, the celebrations have expanded from the traditional 100 drums to a grand presentation featuring 1,000 drummers and 3,000 dancers, fulfilling the vision of late P.A. Sangma.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Conrad Sangma expressed happiness at being part of the celebrat...