We examine all the details regarding the Me Gong Festival 2023 along with its tickets price, which will run from 7th December through December 9 and feature the renowed Dutch group Vengaboys
Meghalaya Tourism declared on November 25 that Vengaboys, the renowned Dutch Eurodance group, will headline the Me’Gong Festival 2023.
Me Gong Festival 2023 Meghalya schedule, date, time, tickets price, venue and artists line-up
The festival will take place at the Baljek Airport in West Garo Hills from December 7 to 9, promising a unique blend of culture and music. RockskiEMG, City Flora, and Artsourced are the organizers behind this event.
Which artists will perform at the Me’Gong festival?
On the main stage, Vengaboys will be joined by performances from Armaan Malik, Parikrama, and indie-folk sensations When Chai Met Toast. The lineup also includes various popular local artists such as Riprap, Colours, Street Stories, Da Suraka, Wann Manda, G-Hills Finest, Saldorik & Dio, Eh Rngiew, Trance Effect, Nokpante, Avora Records, The Do.pos, Chegim Durama, and Crack Gang.
Additionally, ‘The Dome’ stage will feature electro/fusion music performances by Brian, Cyco, DBryn, DJ Dino, DJ Kamz, Jitupan, Lening Sangma, Markush D Shira, MC Static, RC Rabie, Ricky, Sly, and Silbert. The event will take place at Jengjal Baljek, approximately 30 kms from Tura, the capital of West Garo Hills, spanning from December 7 to 9. This year, Vengaboys will headline the celebrated music festival, promising to fill the winter air with ‘Sha-La-La-La-La’.
Ticket price for Megong Festival at Meghalaya starts from Rs. 2000 onwards and you can purchase tickets from the official website.
| Event | Megong Festival 2023 |
|---|---|
| Date | 7th – 9th Dec 2023 |
| Time | 06:00 PM Onwards |
| Location | Jengjal, Meghalaya |
What is the significance of the Me’Gong festival?
The Me’Gong Festival seamlessly blends tradition with modernity, providing a vibrant showcase of the rich culture, uniqueness, and lifestyle of the Garo people. Additionally, it serves as a platform to promote Meghalaya’s Garo Hills as an enticing tourism destination. Spanning three days, the festival spotlights the diverse and exquisite brews from the region, encapsulating the essence of the Garo people’s identity.
By featuring traditional beverages, the festival symbolizes the cultural heritage of the Garo people, offering visitors an immersive experience into their way of life. Importantly, general admission to the event is free, ensuring that the enchantment of Me’Gong is accessible to everyone. For those seeking added comfort and an enhanced experience, VIP seating is available.
After a one-year break caused by the abrupt cancellation resulting from tensions on the Assam–Meghalaya border due to the Mukroh firing incident, which claimed the lives of five individuals, the festival is set to return. The event will feature a Food Court, FC 24 Tournament, Hot Air Balloon, Kids Play Zone, Karaoke contest, traditional games, graffiti, Ferris Wheel, Zipline, Selfie Zones, Flea market, Makers market, and various other activities.