HPY 2021
There is an ancient Chinese belief, that “There exists a red thread, that connects all those who are destined to meet. This thread may stretch or tangle, but it never breaks.” I write this article in the midst of what the WHO calls a global pandemic, at a time when leaving one’s house puts you and your family members at risk. When an event like HPY manages to connect over two hundred people in these trying times, in spite of the several hurdles it has had to circumvent, we have to concede that the Chinese were right. “That One Month” Or this year, “those ten days”. HPY, simply put, is an experience that teaches you something new every minute, by exposing you to a new set of people, ideas, thought processes, strategies, and perspectives. It has been an important rite of passage for all “bawas and bawis” who have just wrapped up with their tenth standard exams. It connects the youth of this community, creating a bond that often lasts through entire lifetimes. This year, the bri...