Shyntor Festival 2025
Welcome to the inaugural Shyntor Festival 2025 — a celebration of music, culture, community, and nature nestled in the heart of Meghalaya. Hosted in the serene village of Shyntor Bulia — where two rivers meet and the hills echo with stories — this three-day, three-night experience (December 12–14, 2025) brings together the spirit and soul of Northeast India.
A portion of the proceeds will directly support the local Khasi community of Shyntor Bulia, home to just 64 households. Your participation helps enhance rural education, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
What to Expect
Live Music & Performances
- Local bands from Meghalaya & Northeast India
- Guest acts from other parts of India
- Folk, fusion, acoustic, and jam sessions
- Open-mic & jam spaces — bring your instrument, voice, or art
Cultural Showcases
- Traditional Khasi music & dance performances
- Handloom, bamboo crafts, and handmade souvenirs
Food & Local Cuisine
- Tribal-style dinners and curated village feasts
- Homestyle meals by villagers & ethnic food stalls
- Local rice beer and beverages
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included for campers
Stay & Amenities
Tent Accommodation
Included with select passes — enjoy a 2-night camping experience.
Basic Amenities
Safe drinking water, sanitation, and wash zones available on-site.
Evening Activities
Bonfires, stargazing, and community evenings under the open sky.
Note: The terrain is rough—this event is not recommended for elderly attendees or persons with mobility challenges.
Activities & Explorations
- Guided hill walks & nature trails
- Visits to nearby waterfalls & bird sanctuary
- Farm & orchard tours with local growers
- Forest foraging walks with herbal experts
- Craft demonstrations — bamboo weaving, handloom
- Tribal cooking workshops
- Fireside storytelling & cultural exchange
- Photography walks with village guides
Getting There
Shyntor Bulia is a remote Khasi tribal village (~450 residents).
Nearest vehicle drop is 1 km from the venue—accessible only by walking.
Approximately 30 km from Nongpoh or Umnshning via NH6 (Guwahati–Shillong highway).
In winter, riverbeds can be crossed on foot; in summer, access is via a footbridge.
Calling All Performers & Artists
This is an open-hearted festival — and your creativity is welcome! Whether it's music, art, dance, poetry, or storytelling, you're invited to showcase your talent. Contact us if you’d like to pre-register your performance or set up an art space.
Organisers & Partners
Organised by: Rongjeng Welfare Foundation, Shyntor Bulia, Meghalaya
Local Hosts: Villagers of Shyntor Bulia & Pamrinai
Partners:
Rural Women Upliftment Society (RWUS), Manipur
Jambul Café, Bar & Stay, Goa
Rongjeng Technologies, Assam
Asian Holidays & Asian Expeditions, Guwahati
Art & Curation: Ganesh Gohain • Photography: Surajit Sharma, Guwahati
Research & Advisory: Mosaic Bowl (PR), Bangalore
