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Detailed explanation-1: -Venue : Jowai in Meghalaya, India. Behdienkhlam Festival is the most celebrated Cultural festival among the Pnars . Behdienkhlam (chasing away the Demon of Cholera) is celebrated annually in July after the sowing period, the most important dance festival of the Jaintia tribes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behdienkhlam in Meghalaya is a regional Indian holiday observed annually from July 11 to 13. It’s one of the most important religious festivals held in Jowai, Jaintia Hills. Rituals are conducted to banish evil spirits and revelry continues for three days.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loho is a famous dance form of Meghalaya. It is also known as the Chipiah dance. It is performed as a part of the Behdienkhlam festival by men and women of the Pnar tribe. People of the Pnar tribe are interested in colours and music, which is an integral part of their celebrations.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 2022 Edition of the Cherry Blossom Festival has been announced by Meghalaya Tourism. This year’s edition will have India’s Biggest Music Contest and Pre-Festival Events in a multi city Indian, Thailand and Malaysian Tour in addition to the International Concert and Literature Festival.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.