The Satoi Connect Festival 2026 will run for three days, from March 26 to March 28, 2026, in the Satoi Range, Zunheboto District, Nagaland.

It’s designed as a multi-day event so participants can experience trekking, cultural showcases, workshops, and community-led conservation activities in a well-paced manner. Each day will highlight different aspects—nature exploration, cultural performances, and livelihood promotion—making the festival both immersive and educational.

📅 Day 1 – March 26, 2026

DAY 1 : OPENING DAY & INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

Welcome to Satoiconnect Fest 2026

Afternoon:

  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Arrival & Check-in at homestays- experience the true spirit of our community.
  • 2:00 PM | The Inaugural Program
    ~Invocation: Prayer for the festivities.
    ~The Vision: Introduction to the Satoi Connect initiative.
    ~Voice of the Land: Address by Host Village & Community Leaders
  • The Official Launch
  • Official Inauguration: The formal opening of the 1st Satoi Connect Fest.
  • Literary Milestone: Release of the Satoi Connect Booklet.
  • Keynote Address: Words from Chief Guest.
  • Vote of Thanks: Honoring the synergy between community and conservation.

Evening:

  • Evening: Connection & Community
  • Networking Tea/ Coffee: Connect with elders, conservationists, and fellow guests.
  • Community Dinner: A feast of local flavors and shared stories under the Satoi sky— “where
    conservation meets community”.

📅 Day 2 – March 27, 2026

DAY 2 : THE HEART OF THE LANDSCAPE

Capturing the spirit of the Satoi Range through the lens and the trail.

  • Morning: The Forest Awakens
  • 6:30 AM | Birdwatching & Photography An early start to catch the “golden
    hour.” Guided by local experts, participants will experience the rich
    biodiversity of the Satoi Range.
  • 8:00 AM | Breakfast Fueling up with local flavors before hitting the mountain
    trails.
    Mapping the Ancestral Routes
  • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Guided Nature Trek & Biodiversity Safari
  • Step into the heart of the Satoi Range. This isn’t just a hike; it’s an
    immersion into an ancient landscape guided by those who know it best.
  • Evening:
  • Evening: The Circle of Wisdom
  • 6:30 PM | Community Dinner A celebration of the day’s journey with a
    traditional feast.
  • 7:30 PM | Bonfire Conversations: Stories of the Soil Storytelling
    Workshops: Elders share the folklore and history that define these
    mountains. Informal exchange between Village Councils, Forest Officials,
    and participants.

📅 Day 3 – March 28, 2026

DAY 3 : VOICES OF SATOI

Carrying the spirit of the forest back to the world.

  • Morning: Celebration & Recognition
  • 7:30 AM | Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM | The Closing Ceremony
  • Address by the Special Guest: A final reflection on the importance of community-led conservation
    and the success of the first Satoi Connect Fest.
  • The Living Lens Awards: Presentation of the Photography
    Awards for the best captures of Satoi’s landscapes, forest
    giants, and wildlife.
  • Official Launch of Community Social Responsibility (ComSR)
  • Across societies, development and conservation have often
    been viewed as the responsibility of governments, NGOs, or
    corporate entities through Corporate Social Responsibility
    (CSR). However, sustainable progress is strongest when
    responsibility begins within the community itself.
  • 10:00 AM | Departure & Legacy
  • Final Farewells: Guests depart from Satoi Headquarter,
    carrying with them the memories, the stories, and the
    responsibility of being guardians of the forest.
  • The Journey Continues: As the fest concludes,
    the work of the Satoi Connect Ecotourism
    Initiative carries on through the villages of the
    Satoi Range.