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Sundarbans villagers unite for World Cup final
In the Sundarbans, a place where people face many dangers like tiger attacks, villagers are excited to watch the World Cup final together.
They saved money to rent a big screen and projector.
They love football and even bought jerseys of their favorite teams.
Some villagers pray for their favorite team to win.
For a night, they forget their worries and enjoy the game with snacks and friends.
It's a special time for them to come together and have fun.
Villagers in Sundarbans pooled money to hire a projector and giant screen for the World Cup final.
Residents, mostly fishermen, paid ₹100 each to watch the match together on village grounds.
Football offers a rare escape from the dangerous daily reality of tiger attacks in the Sundarbans.
Villagers bought jerseys of teams like Argentina, Brazil, France, and Portugal, costing ₹250-300 each.
Some villagers prayed at Dakshineswar temple for Argentina's victory, while others will watch on TV due to rain concerns.
- Who
- Villagers of Sundarbans, mostly fishermen
- What
- Screening of World Cup final on a giant screen
- Where
- Village grounds in Sundarbans, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India
- When
- Sunday night
- Why
- To celebrate and enjoy the World Cup final together, providing a brief escape from daily hardships
Key facts
- Location
- Sundarbans, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India
- Event
- World Cup final screening
- Cost per villager
- ₹100
- Screen size
- Giant screen
- Favorite teams
- Argentina, Portugal
- Occupation
- Fishermen
- Jersey cost
- ₹250-300
- Tiger attack victims
- 8 fishermen in recent years
Quotes
Ranjit Naskar
A 28-year-old fisherman from Deulbari Kantamari, a remote village in the Sundarbans.
“"My father has seen tigers several times, and I have seen pugmarks. A month ago, Sanat Naskar, who lived near our house, was killed in a tiger attack. His body was brought back the next day. I am scared to go into the forest, but there is no choice."”
telegraphindia.com
“"Around 40 of us have paid ₹100 each to hire a projector and a big screen from a local supplier. The screen will be set up on Sunday, and we are praying there is no rain."”
telegraphindia.com
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