Garo
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Lands
Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India, and north-central Bangladesh
Countries India, Bangladesh
Facts 4
Governance
The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, set up in 1952 under India's Sixth Schedule, is based in Tura and covers five districts.
As of 1952 Source: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Welcome to GHADC Website (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Culture
The Garo include 12 sub-groups, among them the Atong, Chibok, Me'gam and Chisak, who share a common language and culture.
Source: Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Meghalaya, Festivals and Ceremonies of the Garos (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Language
The Meghalaya government lists Garo among the state's languages, alongside Khasi, Pnar and English.
Source: Government of Meghalaya, About Meghalaya (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Culture
Wangala, the Garo harvest festival also called the 100 drums festival, helps Garo people keep their cultural identity strong in Meghalaya.
Source: Government of Meghalaya, Wangala: The 100 Drums Festival of Meghalaya (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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