Every place has a story.
ODE to Yangang exists to listen to it.

Featuring Roshna Gurung

Raised in Yangang, Roshna grew up in a place where time did not rush forward—it lingered. Life followed a steady rhythm, shaped by routine, familiarity, and the quiet comfort of knowing what each day would bring. In Yangang, moments were allowed to breathe.

Her mornings began simply: the sound of a rooster, her mother’s voice calling her awake, and slow steps outside into open air. One glance at the surrounding hills was enough to lift her mood. The landscape was constant, grounding, and quietly powerful—a reminder that beauty did not need to change to remain meaningful.

Childhood unfolded outdoors. The playgrounds were nothing more than patches of dirt, yet they became spaces of imagination and freedom. Games lasted until clothes were dust-covered and knees scraped, and progress was measured not in milestones, but in memories. While the world beyond chased speed and structure, Yangang remained steady, unchanged, and content in its simplicity.

Within this stillness, Roshna learned presence. The absence of urgency made space for joy, resilience, and reflection. Life was not about keeping up—it was about belonging. The greatest concern was returning home before the streetlights came on.

Through Roshna’s story, ODE to Yangang reflects on the quiet power of slow living. It challenges the idea that growth must be fast to be meaningful, showing instead how clarity and strength are built through patience and rootedness.

ODE to Yangang is a tribute to beginnings that shape us and places that hold us long after we leave. Yangang may appear untouched by time, but its spirit lives on—in routine, in memory, and in the people who carry it forward.