Meghalaya to set up museum and traditional village for Garo tribes to attract tourists
To boost tourism, the Meghalaya government is all set to set up a museum dedicated to the Garo tribe of the region. State Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has announced plans to set up Garo Heritage Village in West Garo Hills district. According to reports, around Rs 10 crore will be spent on this project.
It will be a museum showcasing the tradition and culture of the Garo community in the Chibragre area of Tura in West Garo Hills district. According to officials, several infrastructure will be developed to promote tourism.
“The government is committed to promote and preserve the rich culture and traditions of the Garo. With this objective, the government has earmarked ₹10 crore to develop a Garo heritage village at Vangala Adam with various basic amenities and facilities.
Govt is committed to promote & preserve the rich culture & traditions of the Garos. With this objective, Govt has earmarked ₹10 Cr to develop a Garo Heritage Village at Wangala A’dam with various infrastructure facilities and amenities.@PMOIndia @kishanreddybjp pic.twitter.com/YInTgIIkNp
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 13, 2021
The CM made this announcement during the famous ‘Vangala Hundred Drum Festival’ celebrated by the Garo tribe every year. Sharing a short video on Twitter, he wrote, ‘Happy to present the voice and colors of Garo Hills in this short video of the festival today. May the spirit of Vangla bless you all!”
He also presented a check of ₹ 20 lakh to the Hundred Drum Vangala Mahotsav Samiti for hosting the festival.
More about Garo Tribe
The Garo are among the few remaining matrilineal societies in the world and people take their clan title from their mother. According to tribal traditions, the youngest daughter inherits property from her mother, while sons have to leave their parents’ home as they reach puberty. Later, the men get training at a place called Nokpante (Graduation House) and after marriage they live in their wife’s house.
Women are not allowed to enter the nokpante and if a woman breaks this rule she is considered tainted or marang nangjok. However, these are now obsolete practices and children are given equal rights.
Meghalaya to set up museum and traditional village for Garo tribes to attract tourists
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