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Detailed explanation-1: -Venue : Smit, the cultural centre of the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India is about 11km from Shillong. Similar to all other festivals of the Meghalaya, Nongkrem Dance Festival is performed to appease the all powerful Goddess Ka Blei Synshar for a rich bumper harvest and prosperity of the people.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Nongkrem Dance is observed during autumn at Smit, the cultural centre of the Khasi Hills. The five- day religious festival of the Khasis ‘Ka Pomblang Syiem’ is popularly known as ‘Shad Nongkrem’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wangala Festival of Meghalaya is a most popular festival among the Garos of Meghalaya, India. Wangala Festival is a harvest festival held in honour of Saljong, the Sun-god of fertility. The celebration of the Wangala Festival marks the end of a period of toil, which brings good output of the fields.

Detailed explanation-4: -Laho dance is a part of the festivities of Behdienkhlam. Behdienkhlam is a celebration for the prosperity and well being of the people of Meghalaya. Laho of Meghalaya allows the participation of both men and women, who dance in their colorful garments.