Interest and hobby-based communities are on the rise in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is seeing a surge in interest-based communities where residents bond over hobbies like gaming, sports, and fitness. These groups often originate on social media but prioritize regular offline meetups to foster local social connections.
Why it matters
The trend highlights a shift toward community-building and social engagement in urban settings, countering digital isolation.
Want to bond with strangers or like-minded souls over badminton, archery, cinema or anime? Or may be art, craft, work-outs, music or books? You have all these options in Thiruvananthapuram, thanks to the growing number of interest and hobby-based communities in the last couple of years. The total number might soon touch 50 and the variety is staggering.
They might have been born on social media but the groups come together offline, meeting regularly, at various spots in the city – cafes, restaurants, beach, open spaces etc.
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