The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night
Summary
A project in Kolkata, India, is lighting up the city's historic buildings at night, transforming them into illuminated landmarks. Initiated by a citizens' group, the project involves more than 90 buildings, including colonial-era sites and temples, showcasing the city's architectural heritage.Key Facts
- The project is called the Kolkata Illumination Project.
- Kolkata is a city in eastern India known for its colonial architecture.
- The project lights up the buildings after dark, similar to city illuminations in Paris.
- There are over 90 buildings included in the project so far.
- A citizens' group called Kolkata Restorers started the initiative to light up the buildings.
- Sujoy Sen organizes tours that highlight the illuminated buildings at night.
- Mudar Patherya, involved in the project, initially raised funds to restore and paint a historic market dome.
- Adjustments to lighting included reducing wattage and layering to enhance architectural features.
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