Langtang village in Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in April 2015, leading to a massive avalanche that killed nearly 300 residents and destroyed most of the village. In the time since, Langtang has successfully rebuilt itself, transforming into a vibrant trekking destination. Despite this revival, the dichotomy of increased tourism and its impact on local life is causing divisions among residents. While the area celebrates its resilience and loss through memorials, the tourism industry continues to reshape the cultural landscape of this once quiet village.
"On the morning of April 25, 2015, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Langtang, triggering an avalanche that killed nearly 300 residents and destroyed the village."
"Ten years later, Langtang is now a popular trekking destination, bustling with tourists and memorializing those who were lost during the earthquake with stacks of stones inscribed with Buddhist mantras."
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