🌿 Satoi Connect Festival 2026 – Event Model

📍 Location & Dates

• Venue: Satoi Range, Zunheboto District, Nagaland
• Dates: March 26–28, 2026 (3-day event)

🎯 Objectives

• Promote community-led ecotourism and conservation awareness
• Celebrate cultural heritage through performances, crafts, and cuisine
• Strengthen sustainable livelihoods via exhibitions and skill-sharing
• Facilitate dialogue and consensus among stakeholders on biodiversity goals

👥 Target Participants

• Village elders, Gaon Buras, youth groups, student unions
• Forest Department officials and administrative staff
• NGOs, educators, ecotourism enthusiasts, and media teams
• Local artisans, farmers, SHGs, and entrepreneurs

🗺️ Event Structure

🛠️ Core Components

• Outdoor Activities: Trekking, eco-trails, birdwatching
• Cultural Programs: Dance, music, storytelling, indigenous games
• Workshops & Exhibitions: Biodiversity, crafts, organic farming
• Community Engagement: Feasts, markets, youth competitions, governance sessions

📈 Expected Outcomes

• Increased visibility of CCAs and ecotourism potential
• Strengthened community ownership of conservation goals
• Enhanced intergenerational knowledge sharing
• New livelihood opportunities and youth empowerment