Walking through Old City, it’s easy to pick up a guide book and understand the basic foundations of how Hyderabad came to be; talking to the locals, though, brings a new charm to the surroundings. Hyderabadi history-lover Phaneendra Boosala observed the rise of storytelling groups in the city but saw a void; heritage and travel. What Phaneendra found insightful and a little jarring is the rapid deterioration of many buildings in the Old City. Threshold freedom The Valparaiso neighbourhood in Chile is known for its arrays of remarkably intricate and colourful doors. The Old City walk-through is the springboard Dastangoi needed to give the history chat new life through these interactive means.

Source: The Hindu October 23, 2017 10:18 UTC