ROBOT DONKEYS AND MECHANICAL BULLS

The harsh ‘crack’ of the whips, followed by the brawls of lashed bulls in pain, pulling heavy cargo carts, crushed under the weight, no longer echo in the bazaars of the Walled City. It is time for them to retire and happily munch on left-over watermelons and hay instead of submitting to manual labor. Perhaps, the deathrate of these poor creatures would heavily reduce if robots replaced them? Of course, until the robots develop feelings and sensations – not too far off in the future either!

OPEN SPACES; CULTURAL ROOTS

The constricted streets, alleys, and squares of the Walled City are the roots upholding the essence of the social life and communal activity. The vehicular traffic no longer swarming these spaces, again allows the gatherings of wise, old men under the shade of trees, energetic children playing hockey on the streets, and women going on peaceful walks and shopping sprees.