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The Tezpur Litchi Festival 2026 was celebrated on June 6 and 7, 2026, by the Sonitpur District Administration and the Department of Agriculture. This marked the successful second edition of the festival, hosted at the District Library Auditorium and Anand Chandra Agarwala Park in Tezpur.Here is a comprehensive and well-structured draft of the event that you can use for reports, social media, or projects: 🌟 Core ObjectiveThe festival aims to showcase and promote Tezpur’s world-famous, GI-tagged (Geographical Indication) litchi. It serves as a vital platform to connect local farmers with global markets and boost Agri-Tourism in the region. 🚀 Major Milestones achieved in 2026Global Export: On the very first day, the District Commissioner of Sonitpur announced the successful export of 1 tonne of Tezpur litchis to Dubai and 500 kg to Singapore.Special Gift to PMO: As a token of honor, 100 premium boxes of handpicked, specially packed litchis were dispatched to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in New Delhi.Centenary Legacy: The 2026 edition paid tribute to the 100-year history of commercial litchi cultivation in Tezpur, which was pioneered by the iconic Assamese litterateur, Padmanath Gohain Baruah. 🎨 Key Highlights and ActivitiesExhibition-cum-Sale: Over 50 exhibitors and 30 farmer groups participated. Visitors bought fresh, organic litchis directly from the orchards at fair prices. Value-Added Products: The event introduced innovative items like chemically untreated litchi chips and organic litchi honey. Commemorative Releases: The Department of Posts released a Special Postal Envelope dedicated to the festival, alongside the launch of a new documentary booklet on Tezpur litchi. Orchard Tourism: Guided agro-tours were organised to the historic 'Paruwa Litchi Garden' and 'Paltan Pukhuri Orchard'.l distinct sweet aroma, high juice content, bright crimson-red color, and exceptionally small seeds.