About the Event

Welcome to the inaugural Shyntor Festival 2025 — a 3-day celebration of music, culture, and nature in Shyntor Bulia, Meghalaya. This unique gathering supports the Khasi community of Shyntor Bulia, home to 64 households, by enhancing rural education, livelihoods, and infrastructure.

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What to Expect

Rotating SDG Wheel
🎶 Live Music & Performances
  • Local & guest bands
  • Folk, fusion, acoustic
  • Open mic & jam spaces
Rotating SDG Wheel
🎭 Cultural Showcases
  • Khasi music & dance
  • Handloom & bamboo crafts
Rotating SDG Wheel
🍲 Food & Local Cuisine
  • Village feasts & food stalls
  • Local rice beer
  • Meals for campers included

Activities & Explorations

  • Eco-Village Walk & River Confluence Tour
  • Guided Nature Trails & Birdwatching
  • Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Walk (Patchouli Nursery)
  • Farm & Orchard Tours
  • Integrated Organic Farming Demos
  • Handicraft & Organic Bazaar
  • Craft Demonstrations – Bamboo, Weaving, Pottery
  • Waste-to-Art Workshops (Recycling Crafts)
  • Khasi Literature & Book Exhibits
  • Festival Souvenir Collection
  • Tribal Cooking Workshops (Bamboo-cooked dishes)
  • Farm-to-Plate Cooking Demo
  • Adventure Sports – Angling, Rope Bridge, Climbing
  • Lantern Festival on the River
  • Bonfire & Storytelling Circles

Stay & Amenities

⛺ Tent Accommodation

Enjoy a 2-night camping experience with select passes.

🚿 Basic Amenities

Safe drinking water, sanitation, and wash zones provided.

✨ Evening Activities

Bonfires, stargazing, and community evenings under the sky.

*Note: Terrain is rough; not ideal for elderly or mobility-challenged guests.*

Getting There

📍 Shyntor Bulia — remote Khasi tribal village (~450 residents).

🚗 Nearest vehicle drop: 1 km walk to venue.

🛣️ 30 km from Nongpoh / Umnshning via NH6.

In winter: riverbed walk • In summer: footbridge access.

Calling All Performers & Artists

Bring your music, art, poetry, or dance! Pre-register to showcase your talent or set up an art space. Let's make Shyntor Fest 2025 an open-hearted celebration of creativity.

Organisers & Partners

Organised by: Rongjeng Welfare Foundation, Shyntor Bulia

Local Hosts: Villagers of Shyntor Bulia & Pamrinai

Partners: RWUS Manipur • Jambul Café, Goa • Rongjeng Technologies, Assam • Asian Holidays, Guwahati

🎨 Art & Curation: Rudy • 📸 Photography: Surajit Sharma

📊 Research & Advisory: Mosaic Bowl, Bangalore