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Mir Taqi Mir famously said about Dilli/ Shahjahanabad: ‘Dilli jo ek shehar tha alam me Intikhab/ Hum rehne wale hain usi ujade dayar ke (Translation: Delhi, the city that once was unique in the universe,/ We are inhabitants of that ruined abode).
When the capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi by the British the tag of 'Old Delhi/ Purani Dilli' came to refer to Shahjahanabad. Delhi perhaps has an exceptional distinction where we find multiple layers of history, culture & stories that defined it's charm once.
In its present form of chaos & neglect, the mysteries of its past are not easy for everyone to accept and the complex layers of history are not for everyone to unfold and understand.
Through this StoryWalk, we shall unravel the many stories around the built spaces of Chandni Chowk, Chawri & Kinari Bazaars, its havelis, people & their professions, the intermingling of diverse cultures & languages from which emerged it's own intrinsic 'tehzeeb' & 'zubaan'.
Day & Date: Sunday, June 9th.
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM.
Venue: Digamber Jain Lal Mandir, Chandni Chowk. The walk shall end at Jama Masjid.
Ticket Details: INR 400 per person
This doesn't include the food cost. Participants pay for what they eat.
About StoryShaala: This is a program under Delhi Eventalist designed for children and young adults to explore & understand about Indian history, mythology, folk tales, art & culture through the medium of storytelling curated in the form of Workshops, Walks & Events. The experiential methodology built around engaging and interactive sessions enables unlocking their creativity and connecting them to our stories.
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