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Behdienkhlam
Among the Pnars, the most celebrated religious festival is the Beh-dien-Khlam. |
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Doregata Dance
Doregata Dance festival is another interesting
dances where, while dancing the women try to knock off the turbans of
their male partner using their head.
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Nongkrem Dance
fThe Khasis have two important festivals - Nongkrem Dance held in Oct. / Nov. and Shad-Suk Mynsiem, held in April.
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Shad Nongkrem
The Khasis and Pnars have holy festivals as well
as worldly celebrations. |
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Shad Suk Mynsiem
A colourful thanksgiving festival celebrated during springtime all over Khasi
Hills. |
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Wangala
A very important festival among the Garos is the Wangala- a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong,
the Sun-god of fertility.
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