TANGY MANGO FANTASIES AND ASHEN ROADS

The scent of ripe mangoes drifts on the sticky air, a glowing promise of sweetness. But below, beneath the canopy of ancient trees, the streets are tough, stamped with concrete that reflects the intense sun. A child's laughter dances in the winding alleyways, a fleeting spark of innocence amidst the thrumming life that pulsates around them. The