Chandigarh Heritage Walk was a great experience for the CATS yesterday morning.
Around 35 CATS assembled well in time at the Open Hand Memorial, everyone was quite keen to don the Heritage Walk T-Shirts handed out at the time of registration to commemorate the walk. Such was the unanimous solidarity of the CATS that 'one size fits all' T-Shirts were found merrily hugging the biceps, bellies and knees of the CATS.
CAT Pradeep gave a brief insight into the design of the Open Hand sprinkled with anecdotes from Corbusier's life in the 'Trench of Consideration', before marching off towards the War Memorial. As CATS were touching the finishing line, Kittens were found polishing off their refreshment boxes in earnest, since they indulged in their own little race to be the first.
Whilst others Heritage Walkers toddled off after having a bite, CATS spiralled down towards the War Memorial where CAT Pradeep once again offered the inside story of the making of our War Memorial. Arnav was the youngest CAT at 3 and the honour of being the oldest, as always, went to Mr DV Bhatia.
On the way back from the War Memorial, CATS made an unscheduled stop by the fencing around Vidhan Sabha building and learnt many more interesting facts about our City Beautiful. For example - how many of you know that Chandigarh has had a war memorial since the 60's, designed by Corbusier himself. Do you know that Secretariat has a roof top garden?
In fact, such was the curiosity amongst the CATS to learn more about Chandigarh that it was decided to organise a trip specifically around the Capitol Complex itself in the near future.
All in all, a refreshingly knowledgeable morning for all CATS.
CAT Supreet
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