🌾 The Hile Fest – Kalimpong’s First-Ever Muddy Festival
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 19th July 2025
📍 Location: Yok Village, Kalimpong
🕘 Time: 9: 00 AM onwards
🎯 Entry: 100 Rs
📞 Contact: 85098 63957
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🌟 About the Event:
Welcome to Hile Fest 2025, the first-ever mud-themed festival in Kalimpong — a one-of-a-kind experience where fun, tradition, and nature meet in the fields of Yok!
Organized by the Youths of Yok in association with Kalimpong Hikes, and conceptualized by Farmer Sushil, this unique day is all about playing, dancing, planting, and celebrating in the mud — just like the good old rural days!
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💥 Main Attractions:
🏃♂️ Hile Doko Race – Run through mud carrying a bamboo doko (basket)!
🌱 Dhan Ropai – Join traditional paddy planting with folk songs and community vibes
💃 Hile Dance – Dance sessions in the mud with live folk & youth music
🪢 Mud Tug of War – Test your strength and team spirit in classic muddy style
🍛 Local Food & Village Market – Enjoy authentic village food and organic products
🎤 Live Performances – Folk musicians, open mic, and youth acts
🎁 Fun Games & Crazy Prizes – Mud splash moments that win you rewards!
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🧼 Facilities:
✅ Wash Zone
✅ Dress Changing Area
✅ First Aid Booth
✅ Volunteers for Safety and Support
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👥 Who Can Join?
Families 👨👩👧👦
Youth Groups 🎉
Farmers 👩🌾
Tourists 🧳
Performers & Dancers 💃
Anyone who loves getting dirty in the best way possible!
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🔖 Want to Participate or Collaborate?
We are inviting:
Dance & fitness teams
Food vendors and local businesses
Cultural performers & youth clubs
Artists, farmers, and SHGs
🎪 To register your name or your team/stall, call us at 85098 63957
📲 Stay Connected:
📸 Follow our Instagram for updates: @kalimponghikes
🎬 Tag your muddy moments: #HileFest2025 #KalimpongEvents #MuddyFestival
💡 Tip: Bring extra clothes, a towel, and your wildest energy — because this is not just an event, it’s a movement back to our roots.
Let’s plant joy, dance in mud, and celebrate the hills – together! 🌾🕺
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