Dhadi Culture And Heritage Foundation

Our place is a bit further out than most, located at 2-176 in Chennareddyguda. We are part of the Manchala Arutla Mandal in the Rangareddy district. It’s quite a way from the center of Hyderabad, but that suits the Dhadi Culture And Heritage Foundation just fine since we are all about local roots and heritage. The office is more of a traditional setup, nothing like those high-rise buildings in the city. We have a lot of local people stopping by to talk about history or just to see what’s going on. It’s a dusty road getting here, and during the rains, it can be a bit of a mess, but the air is fresher out here. We spend our time documenting things and making sure the old ways aren't forgotten. Our desks are usually covered in old books and handwritten notes that we are trying to type up when we have the time. There isn't much of a schedule here; things happen when they happen. We might spend all morning talking to an elder from the village and then spend the afternoon trying to fix a leaky tap in the office. It’s a slow pace of life but it feels right for what we are trying to do. We are just a small group of people who care about where we came from.