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 NovemberSaturday

The Gala Evening
Only Invite

29 NovemberSunday

The Main Festival
Open for All

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.

Programme

Two days in the tea gardens

Only Invite

Day One — The Gala Evening

28 NOVEMBER · SATURDAY

Optional Kaziranga Safari — North Bank via Jamuguri
Sky Lantern Release & Star Gazing
Evolution of Assam Tea from Phalap (Sihphows) to Matcha
Hirak Jyoti Sharma Folk Ensemble
Digitizing Assam: Presentation & Call for Support
Drama Performance by Nayan Prasad
Rupam Bhuyan & Group
Gala Dinner
Open Mic

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Open for All

Day Two — The Main Festival

29 NOVEMBER · SUNDAY

Optional Kaziranga Safari — North Bank via Jamuguri
Indigenous Tea-Tribe Games & Traditional Sports
Official Inauguration of FolkTea Festival
Special Evening Cultural Programme
Tea-Estate Experience & Community Activities
Campsite & Stargazing

Glimpses

Gallery

A feel of FolkTea in the tea gardens of Hatipoti.

Plan your visit

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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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