The dipping Mercury has not prevented Amdavadis from celebrating World Heritage Week that kicked off on Tuesday.

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To mark the beginning of the week, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) inaugurated its photography exhibition during the day. A series of events will be hosted by AMC and other bodies throughout the week.

The exhibition at Sanskar Kendra, Paldi, which was inaugurated on Tuesday by mayor Meenaxi Patel, consists of numerous photographs on the theme of heritage. “Photographs on Sarkhej Roza, Jama Masjid, Rani no Hajiro, Old Vaav etc have been put on display so that people know about the existence of beautiful monuments in the city,” said an official of the AMC heritage department.

Besides, the Dhal ni Pol community, one of the oldest residents of the walled city, have decided to mark the week by organising some interesting events. Not only just celebration, but the residents have also decided to make it more on history and heritage of Dhal ni Pol. From November 19-23, a traditional crafts demonstration will be held at the Pol by SEWA artisans. Also, events on traditional food recipes, craft walk, story circle and film on life, history and heritage of Dhal ni Pol will be held on Saturday afternoon. The residents will also hold live painting at the Pol by artists, mural making on walls at the Pol and traditional games with kids of the Pol will be held.

Eight monuments will be lit up in the city to mark the heritage week as well as apprise people of their beauty. With so many heritage monuments in the city like Manek Burj, Siddi Saiyed Mosque, Bhadra Fort, which reflect the city’s heritage, Amdavad aims to increase awareness about heritage among citizens and for this, children have been considered the target group.

“In order to raise awareness about heritage through children, the country’s future, we have arranged a guided tour of the Sanskar Kendra museum for selected school children from November 19-25,” said Dilip Gor, deputy municipal commissioner for heritage.