Heritage Research Program for Students - Orientation Program held

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Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) has proudly launched this year’s Heritage Research Program for Students, continuing our commitment to educating and empowering the next generation of heritage stewards. On May 3, 2025, an Orientation Program was organized where about 130 students from 14 schools gathered to embark on this exciting journey of learning and exploration.

The orientation session was enriched by a presentation from heritage enthusiast and architect Alina Tamrakar, who provided students with valuable insights into the Hiti system — Kathmandu Valley’s ancient water management network. Students learned not just about the visible structures of the Hitis, but also about the complex internal engineering that has made these traditional systems function for centuries.

Following the orientation, students have formed teams and will be assigned different Hitis across the city to conduct research and gather data. Their findings will be compiled into reports, which will later be submitted for evaluation. Through this hands-on experience, students will deepen their understanding of our living heritage while contributing to the documentation and preservation efforts.

CCO is excited to see the enthusiasm of young minds and looks forward to their research results. We believe that by involving students directly, we are planting seeds of awareness and responsibility that will help protect Kathmandu’s unique heritage for generations to come.

Program date: 2025 May 3


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