Shad Nongkrem at Meghalaya is a thanks-giving festival that celebrates the Almighty Lord. Shad Nongkrem dance festival is generally organized after a good harvest, for maintaining peace and prosperity in their territory. Shad Nongkrem of Meghalaya is among the cultural revivals of Meghalaya.

Performance—this dance allows the participation of unmarried girls draped in fine clothes. The girls wear gold and silver ornaments, while they dance to the tune of drums and cymbals. The dance movement of Shad Nongkrem involves forward and backward movements within a circle. Male performers dance around the circle formed by the girls, with sword and white yak-hair whisked in their hands.