Celebrating Unity: The 34th Seng Khihlang Festival of the Khasi Indigenous Faith
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 34th Seng Khihlang Festival |
| Location | Wahiajer, Meghalaya |
| Dates | April 19, 2024 (start date) |
| Organizing Body | Seng Khasi Sein Raij |
| Key Ritual | Symbolic exchange of the Monolith |
| Monolith Source | Seng Khasi Shaid Shaid, West Khasi Hills |
| Significance | Celebrates unity, culture, and traditions of the Khasi Indigenous Faith |
| Khasi Ethnic Group | Indigenous group primarily in Khasi and Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya |
| Sub-groups | Bhois (northern lowlands), Wars (southern tracts), Jaintias/Pnars (Jaintia Hills) |
| Society | Matrilineal, with inheritance through the youngest daughter (Ka Khadduh) |
| Language | Khasi language, part of the Austroasiatic language family |
| Traditional Beliefs | Worship of U Blei Nongthaw (Creator) and nature deities |