Caption: Six local guides sitting on the edge of the river under the open sky with ifta in front of them
Hello everyone!
Hope everyone is well.
Today I will share my latest meet-up recap with you.
I hosted a wonderful Meet-up where we came together to break our fast (Iftar) during the holy month of Ramadan.
The meet up was scheduled to take place on 16th April 2023 but due to I am having a busy time and taking into consideration the other attendees we were able to hold it on 21st April 2023 for everyoneâs convenience. We selected the location on the Banks of Kirtankhola River with this nature and noise free environment.
Caption: A sticker with the text and logo of Local Guides, a water bottle with a Local Guides logo on the other, a few plates of biryani and a glass of sherbet.
We had an amazing time enjoying delicious food from local small businesses while discussing important topics about how there is a lot of spam around us on Google Maps, how to make Google Maps sprm free, how to improve our contribution better on Google Maps and making a positive impact on our planet and communities.
First and foremost, we wanted to show our support for small businesses in our area by buying food for Iftar from them. For our iftar we chose kacchi biryani with Borhani, some fruits, dates, and Lemon juice.
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We know that local businesses have been impacted greatly by the pandemic, and we wanted to help them in any way we could. We were happy to see that many of our fellow Connect members also joined in supporting their local businesses by sharing their experiences and recommendations.
Caption: A sticker with Local Guide text and logo, plate full of biryani, 2 pieces of apple, 2 pieces of malta, 2 pieces of dates, 2 pieces of lemon, a boiled egg, river behind and a ship in the middle of the river.
In addition to supporting local businesses, we also discussed ways to improve our contribution on Google Maps. We believe that sharing our knowledge and experiences on Google Maps can help others discover new places and businesses, and it can also be a great way to support our communities. I shared some tips and tricks on how to leave helpful reviews, add photos, and update information on Google Maps.
Caption: Six local guides cheer up with glasses of borhani.
Lastly, we talked about how we can make our planet better. We believe that small actions can make a big difference. During the discussion we decided that if we see any eco-friendly products shop on our way, we will definitely add them to Google Maps. We also discussed the importance of spreading awareness about environmental issues and inspiring others to take initiative or action.
We do not dispose anywhere of our used waste, we bring it in bags and dispose it in designated places.
Caption: At the Golden moment of Iftar under the open sky by the river, everyone is praying for everyone and we can do our activities better and wish the good health of all Local Guides fellow.
Overall, it was a meaningful and memorable Meet-up. I would like to thank all the attendees for their participation and contributions.
We enjoyed a great time and the conversation, we learned something new that we can apply in our daily lives.
We hope to host more events like this in the future and invite you to join us. Together, we can connect, support, improve our world and make a positive impact together.
If you missed this Meet-up, donât worry! We plan to host more events in the future, and we would love to see you there. Stay tuned for updates on Connect.
A short video of our activities.
