Nongkrem Dance

Celebrated in November Nongkrem is one of the most important Khasi festivals.

Shad Sukmynesim

The 3 day Khasi festival of Shad Sukmynesim is a joyous celebration of thanks giving- usually held in April. People dress in their traditional costumes during the three days of festivities

The Jaintias invoke the gods for a good harvest after the sowing has been done with the festival of Beh Deinkhlam. Rituals are also conducted to avert evil.

The great harvest festival of the Garos is the Wangala Dance. It is a time for thanksgiving and celebration. Colourful costumes, dance and music are the highlights of all the festivities