When I think of the title 'Spaces have tales'...the first thought that jogs into my memory is that of the Strand Road in Chandernagore. Supposedly,the best decorated bank of the river Hooghly along its entire length, the Strand is the fulcrum of all things hot and happening in the town. People of all shapes,sizes and ages flock here every evening to grab a slice of happiness. The sidewalk is flanked by lush green trees on the riverside with streetlights studding it. The jetty is crowded with people viewing the river at night with the twinkling lights on the opposite bank. Just mesmerizing! The yellow patalbari stands there aweing people with the fact that Rabindranath once lived there. From friends at adda, hawkers selling jhalmuri and lebu chai, little children playing in parks on the riverbank, bands of loafers ogling girls to couples sharing time together on the green benches...everything about it is serene and chaotic at the same time. My fondest memory of it has to be going into and coming out of my school gates (that is situated on the Strand) and just leaning on the rugged railings of the pavement,taking the breeze in. I mean, come on! How much fun is it to have a school on a riverbank! It has an old world charm to it. And the street food! Do I have to say any more? The Strand has been witness to history being written, and I hope it continues on its journey for many many more years.
-Aamen.
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