DUSTING HERITAGE--- HAMPI

Once upon a time, Hampi-Vijayanagara, located in central Karnataka, was the medieval world s second-largest city after Beijing, and India s richest, attracting traders from as far as Persia and Portugal. Hampi fell into ruins when the Vijayanagara Empire was defeated and pillaged by a coalition of Deccan Muslim sultanates in 1565. It is now a UNESCO world heritage site, visited by thousands of travellers due to its breath-taking temples, intricate sculptures and monuments, which give an insight into the splendour and architectural skills of the ancient Hindu kingdom.The Camp:The will mainly will focus on conserving the group of monument of cultural heritage site at Hampi. For the last 10 years, FSL India has been working in tandem with UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the management of local schools, local NGOs, INTACH and the local tour guide association.concentrate on the protection of its cultural heritage, sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals, school children, tour-guides and tourists, to infuse a sense of responsibility towards the protection of these priceless monuments. Here, you will help to convert dry areas into beautiful, restful spots by planting trees and flowering plants. Street plays to create awareness, creativity, physical work and archaeological delights are all hallmarks of this unique work camp.Activities:Clean up the scrub around monuments dating back to 1 CE, to preserve and maintain their beauty and cultural heritage Sessions in school on waste management and Install garbage bins in the community Awareness campaign to the community and tourist on cleanliness Construction of Hand wash basin and Training on Self surviving skills Session on social distancing and on Mask and sanitizer making Awaken your thespian skills with a Street Play, to create awareness of heritage conservation Instil national pride in schoolchildren , make them aware of their rich cultural and historical heritage Use your creativity to educate the public on heritage conservation , paint murals in public areasHampi A Dusty Heritage