The Hindu·4 min read·medium
From The Red Bari to Skinny Mo’s: Inside Kolkata’s heritage revival
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Shreya Banerjee
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Kolkata is seeing a revival of its heritage buildings through an initiative that transforms historic sites into venues for immersive cultural performances. By using these spaces as backdrops for music and dance, organizers aim to generate revenue for building maintenance and boost local tourism.
The old heritage buildings of Kolkata rise against the city’s skyline like the sturdy chords of an ancient chamber organ. The rise and fall of these architectural reeds lend the city its own music: a composition of memory, loss and renewal.
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