Recap: [In-Person] India, September 11, Pathak Para Meet-up in Kolkata

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So we have successfully conducted a meet-up at Pathak Para. We reached Pathak Para at around 05:00 PM, and soon after reaching, we started our meet-up.

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We were walking in the area and exploring various shops and small businesses as well. We found a branch and an ATM facility of the Punjab National Bank.

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I found a couple of small roadside temples, and I captured the photos of the temples and also added one of those to Google Maps.

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So during this meet-up I have added 3 new places to Google Maps. I was sad to see that many small businesses in the area seemed to be permanently closed.

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I also found a bus stop where I sat for a while; it was in good condition, and then we concluded the meet-up. Overall I can say it was a successful meet-up.

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“Great recap @Shaunak , loved the exploration at Pathak Para! :+1:”

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Thank you @mahatokoushik623 I am glad that you liked it.

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Yeah . . Welcome dear..

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This is interesting. I have the same idea for the meet up like this but I don’t make it yet. Thanks for your recap @Shaunak. It’s very inspiring :flexed_biceps:t2:

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Great initiative @Shaunak . Really informative :folded_hands:

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Looks like it was a great meet-up! @Shaunak Really nice to see local guides coming together, exploring small businesses & adding new places to Maps. Thanks for sharing the recap, inspires me to join one next time.

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Thank you so much @NunungAfuah I’m glad that my meet-up inspires you. :folded_hands:

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Thanks a lot @AbhijeetUniyal :folded_hands:

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Thank you so much @_aviralagrawal I am glad that you liked it. Thanks in advance for joining one next time. :folded_hands:

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Your Meet-up also helps a lot for the shops/vendors around you location.

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Thanks for your acknowledgement @SengPheng :folded_hands:

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Anyway, how many people join this inspiring meet up @Shaunak? It’s a perfect to have the picture of the participants as well.

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Hi @NunungAfuah actually a LG told me, he will be joining but later inform me he got stuck in some official work, but as a local guide it’s our responsibility that the work should go on. That’s why I continued with the meet-up.

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Thanks for the answer @Shaunak
I hope there’s another Local Guides to join you! Good luck!

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Awesome @Shaunak! You’re always setting up new meet-ups every week. That definitely takes extra energy. Congrats on another successful meet-up & keep it going!

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Thank you so much @BudionoS for your so motivating words. :folded_hands:

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