Resubelpara, also known as Resu, is the headquarters of North Garo Hills District in the state of Meghalaya in India.
The Awe Winter Festival is celebrated in Resubelpara in December and is organized by the District Administration North Garo Hills.
They give thanks to God and Goddess, called Misi Saljong, known as "Pattigipa Ra’rongipa" (Sun-God), for blessing human beings with a rich harvest of the season.
During Wangala, people young and old dress in colourful clothing (Dakmanda, Daksari, gando) with feathered headgear (do’me) and dance to the tune of music played on Damas.
"Katta Dokka" (talking in a singing style), "Ajea", Dani Dokka (describing Wangala by singing), Chambil Moa or Pomelo Dance, etc.