Sudhan Subedi
This is Kathmandu, a city full of life: the beating heart of life can be found on every street and alley of the metropolis. Kathmandu is a shelter for all—a bonanza where dreams and tales intertwine. From every corner of Durbar Squares to every inch of the bustling Ason markets, Kathmandu supports culture, tradition and ambition. It does so in a complex and effortless way that rings together a jumble of noise, temple sounds and the sight of prayer flags – all elements of beauty that seem to go seamlessly within the spaces created by man.
Yet, among this chaos, one fact is beyond discourse: this city is more than a space for chaos, and it must be cared for so it provides space for everyone. Imagine streets with trees and no noise, rivers so clean they reflect our smiles and skies so clear we can see without clouds. A city where history is cherished, invention is rampant, and noise complements the calmness by stunning nature.
Kathmandu is not just a city; it a living, breathing, historical storyteller full of hopes. The fight that we face however isn’t to tame the chaos. It’s to love the chaos and direct it into a space that allows humanity, animals and nature itself to all fit into an environment. Let us then imagine and build this shelter to be one that will give air and beauty to those who inhabit it in the future.
