Abstract

Succeeding waves of mobilisation for the separate state of Gorkhaland has left an indelible imprint on the cultural, political and urban landscape of the Darjeeling Hills. Based on empirical research, this paper tries to explore the intricate relationship between ethnicity, place and politics of belonging in the Himalayan town of Kalimpong. It specifically tries to locate the interface between political events and the transformation of the urban landscape by taking into consideration the growth of roadside settlements. While noting the specific contours of these settlements, their culture and their liminal condition, the paper tries to address the issues pertaining to place-making and identity formation in the Himalayan region.

摘要

戈尔卡兰独立州的成功动员浪潮在大吉岭的文化，政治和城市景观上留下了不可磨灭的烙印。在实证研究的基础上，本文试图探究Kal伦堡喜马拉雅小镇的族裔，地域和归属政治之间的复杂关系。它特别考虑到路边定居点的增长，试图找到政治事件和城市景观转变之间的接口。在注意到这些定居点的特定轮廓，其文化和边界条件的同时，本文试图解决与喜马拉雅地区的场所建立和身份形成有关的问题。