Kalimpong Municipality Fest 2025 - 28-30th January, 2025 provided a wonderful platform for us to showcase our vision and actively engage with the community. Our stall became a vibrant space where visitors of all ages gathered to explore, discuss, and contribute to our work. For the older generations, our display of old photographs of Kalimpong was a nostalgic journey, bringing back memories of their golden days. The addition of a photo digitization station was well received, with many people bringing their cherished old photographs for scanning. This initiative not only helped preserve personal histories but also fostered meaningful intergenerational conversations. Beyond the exhibits, we encouraged community participation through interactive storytelling sessions, where people shared personal anecdotes and historical insights about Kalimpong. These discussions created an enriching environment of collective memory and cultural exchange. Visitors also engaged with our ongoing projects, expressing interest in contributing archival material, volunteering, and supporting future initiatives. Through these dynamic interactions, we gained valuable insights and deepened our understanding of Kalimpong’s cultural heritage.
In addition to the rich array of interactive exhibits and community-driven initiatives at our Confluence Collective Stall during the Kalimpong Municipality Fest 2025, we were thrilled to have the Mobile Library , aimed at expanding our commitment to preserving and celebrating Kalimpong’s visual history.
The mobile library, which featured a carefully curated collection of photography books, became an instant hit, attracting both amateur photographers and local history enthusiasts.
The overwhelming response reaffirmed the importance of our work and highlighted the community’s eagerness to reconnect with their past while shaping a shared future. Overall, the event was a great success, allowing us to build stronger community ties, preserve local heritage, and spark meaningful conversations about Kalimpong’s history and identity.
A big thank you to Prashanti, Priyam, Palsang, Sobit, and Birat for your incredible support and hard work during the Kalimpong Municipality Fest 2025! Your dedication and enthusiasm made all the difference, and the success of the event wouldn’t have been possible without each of you. We truly appreciate all your contributions—from helping set up the mobile library and photo digitization station to engaging with the community and sharing your knowledge.
A huge thank you to Kalimpong Municipality for inviting us to be a part of the Kalimpong Municipality Fest 2025! We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to showcase our work, engage with the community, and contribute to such a vibrant celebration of Kalimpong’s culture and heritage.
The Confluence Collective is a non-profit organization that needs your support. We rely on each one of you - our patrons and friends to help our organization sustain our work of archiving and documenting histories. Your contribution to the TCC Photo Archive will not only help preserve the stories of the Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalayas but also ensure that the Collective remains a vital space for cultural dialogue, creative expression, and public engagement. DONATE
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