Rugala ceremony is the most important spiritual ceremony of the festival and is held a day ahead of the 100 Drums Wangala Dance. Rugala ceremony is performed by the Nokma (village chief) wherein he displays his valuable gongs covered with long banana leaves
The festivities of the Wangala Dance festival continued on its second day with the vibrant Rugala ceremony. Local as well as foreign visitors especially from France were captivated by the enchanting 100 Drums Wangala Festival held at Baljek, around 38 km from Tura.