Buzz of the Basti is a unique project that aims to create a participatory sound archive documenting the living history of Nizamuddin Basti, New Delhi. This initiative strengthens community ties by fostering dialogue between youth, senior citizens, and the sensory and aesthetic environment that surrounds them.
Project Goals
Strengthening Community Ties
Encourage intergenerational dialogue and collaboration.
Creating a Sound Archive
Collect verbal stories, environmental sounds, songs, fairy tales, traditions, and myths from Nizamuddin Basti.
Youth Involvement
Engage youth volunteers from the More Than Play network as authors of the archive, supervised by senior experts.
Archive Components
Verbal Stories and Memories
Documenting personal histories and experiences.
Environmental Sounds
Capturing the ambient sounds of the Basti.
Songs and Music
Traditional and contemporary music of the area.
Fairy Tales and Myths
Local folklore and stories.
Traditions and Customs
Cultural practices and rituals.
Dissemination Methods
Homepage
An online portal for accessing the archive.
Written Publications
Academic and popular articles, books, and comics.
Smartphone Application
A mobile app for easy access to the archive.
Gallery
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