Oh tulips: Reel-ing, nostalgia & the politics of urban aesthetics

Delhi's tulip spectacle offers a free, memorable experience, transcending expensive affairs. Despite political disruptions, the vibrant blooms evoke intergenerational longing and curated urban beauty. While Gen Z sees them as a digital ritual, older generations connect them to cinematic romance, highlighting a powerful intergenerational crossover.

Oh tulips: Reel-ing, nostalgia & the politics of urban aesthetics
Delhi's tulip spectacle offers a free, memorable experience, transcending expensive affairs. Despite political disruptions, the vibrant blooms evoke intergenerational longing and curated urban beauty. While Gen Z sees them as a digital ritual, older generations connect them to cinematic romance, highlighting a powerful intergenerational crossover.