6th Edition · Biswanath Chariali, Assam

6th FolkTea Festival

India's only open-air folk festival amidst tea gardens

Hatipoti Tea Estate · Biswanath Chariali · Assam

28 November · Saturday

The Gala Evening

A curated, classy cultural evening

Only Invite

29 November · Sunday

The Main Festival

Games, culture & community

Open for All

Generate Invite

About the Festival

Two days in the living tea gardens of Assam

India's only open-air folk festival, set amidst the living tea gardens of Hatipoti. Over two days, FolkTea celebrates the culture, community and heritage of Assam's tea belt — with indigenous music, sport, food and starlit nights.

The Gala Evening on 28 November supports Digitizing Assam, preserving the state's heritage for generations to come.

Programme

What happens across the two days

A curated Gala Evening by invitation, followed by a free festival open to all.

Day One · The Gala Evening

The FolkTea Gala Evening

28 November · Saturday

Invite Only

12:00–12:30 PM

Assembly at Marnoi Dhaba, Jamugurihat

12:30–1:00 PM

Lunch at Marnoi DhabaNot included in the festival package

1:30 PM

Departure for Kaziranga — guests opting for the Northern Range Jeep Safari

3:00 PM

Arrival & assembly at Hatipoti Tea Estate

3:00–4:45 PM

Welcome, interaction and photography

4:45 PM

Opening Remarks

5:00–5:30 PM

Sky Lantern Release

5:30–5:40 PM

Digitizing Assam: Presentation & Call for Support

5:40–7:00 PM

Hirak Jyoti Sharma Folk Ensemble

7:00–7:30 PM

Matcha: From Leaf to Cup

7:30–8:00 PM

Theatre Performance by Nayan Prasad

8:00–9:30 PM

Rupam Bhuyan & Group

9:30–9:35 PM

Vote of Thanks & acknowledgement of Digitizing Assam supporters

9:35–10:00 PM

Gala Dinner amidst the tea gardens

10:00 PM onwards

Star Gazing — tracing Jupiter and Saturn's journey

Night

Camping · Jamming · Bonfire

Additional Evening Features

Local brew available for purchase
Barbecued pork available for purchase
Campsite available with prior information
Informal open-stage interactions and music

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Day Two · The Main Festival

The Main FolkTea Festival

29 November · Sunday

Free Entry

10:30 AM–2:00 PM

Indigenous Tea-Tribe Games & Traditional SportsRooster Fight · Dart Games · Fetê · Other traditional community games

Throughout the Day

Tea-Estate Experience & Community Activities

4:30 PM

Official Inauguration of FolkTea FestivalBy Guardian Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu and MLA Pallab Lochan Das, in the presence of invited dignitaries and guests

5:30 PM onwards

Special Evening Cultural Programme

Evening & Night

Camping · Informal Gatherings · Stargazing

Registration & Accommodation

Choose your entry

Best Value · Guaranteed Stay

Early Birds

By 15 October

₹1,500 / entry

100 entries available

Accommodation₹1,500 per person, twin sharing — Guaranteed

Middle Birds

By 1 November

₹2,500 / entry

30 entries available

AccommodationNo accommodation guarantee

Late Risers

By 15 November

₹5,000 / entry

20 entries available

AccommodationNo accommodation guarantee

To register or enquire about accommodation, write to folkteaassam@gmail.com

Plan your visit

Good to know

Venue

Hatipoti Tea Estate, Mizika, Pabhoi, Biswanath Chariali, Assam

28 Nov · Saturday

The Gala Evening — by invitation only.

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29 Nov · Sunday

The Main Festival — free & open to all.

Kaziranga Trail

Optional North Bank safari via Jamuguri, on both days · ₹750 per person.

Campsite

A campsite is available for those who wish to stay overnight amidst the tea gardens. Campers can join the morning Kaziranga North Bank trail. For campsite booking, write to folkteaassam@gmail.com

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