Which festival in India is celebrated primarily by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya to mark the end of the agricultural season and involves traditional music, dance, and sacrificial rituals?
Hornbill Festival
Incorrect AnswerShad Suk Mynsiem
Correct AnswerChapchar Kut
Incorrect AnswerWangala Festival
Incorrect AnswerBehdienkhlam
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Shad Suk Mynsiem is an important festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, particularly in the Jaintia Hills region. It is a thanksgiving festival marking the end of the agricultural season and the beginning of the harvest season. The festival involves traditional music and dance performances, with young men and women dressed in colorful traditional attire. Sacrificial rituals are also a part of the festival, symbolizing gratitude to the deities for a bountiful harvest and seeking their blessings for prosperity in the coming year.
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