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1,000 Drums, 3,000 Dancers: Meghalaya's Wangala Festival Enters Guinness World Records

Headline via NDTV · first report 14 Nov, 22:29 IST, latest 15 Nov, 08:25 IST

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3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from NDTV at 14 Nov, 22:29 IST; the latest is from The Shillong Times at 15 Nov, 08:25 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report14 Nov, 22:29 IST
Latest report15 Nov, 08:25 IST
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The record-setting performance took place on the last day of the four-day festival, which began on November 11 and ended on November 14. The 50th edition brought performers and visitors together to celebrate the traditions of the Garo community.
Guwahati: The 100 Drums Wangala Festival entered the Guinness World Records on Saturday after 1,000 traditional drummers and 3,000 dancers performed at the Garo Heritage Village in Chibragre, near Tura. The record was achieved during the Golden Jubilee…
?Jatni daka rikaniko ripingasan ong·aija indiba songsalko dal·roroatna ong·a.” TURA: Dama bol 100 Wangalako 1976 bilsioni Asanang-o manibachengaonin da·o bilsi 50 gapani Golden Jubilee-ko Meghalaya Tura sepang Chibragre, Garo Heritage Village Wangala a·damo…

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