Dutch woman cleaning Dal Lake for 5 years documents life in Kashmir. Watch videos
Watch the video here: The clip was re-shared by the Kashmir Rights Forum on X and struck a chord with users, many of whom said they felt inspired and humbled.'Kudos to Dutch national Ellis Hubertina Ellis for her selfless efforts in cleaning Srinagar's Dal Lake for the past 5 years,' read the post, adding, 'This dedication serves as an inspiration to preserve Kashmir's natural beauty.'Take a look at the post here: But Ellis's journey with Kashmir didn't begin with activism. According to reports, nearly 25 years ago, she visited the Valley as a tourist. The trip changed her life. She kept returning - until, five years ago, she decided to stay for good. advertisementSince then, she's worked quietly and consistently, treating discarded bottle or floating wrapper as her responsibility.According to reports, locals say her presence around the lake has become familiar.Often spotted riding her cycle through the streets of Srinagar, she uses no megaphone to preach. Instead, she leads by example - living simply, advocating clean habits, and keeping the environment front and centre.Ellis also documents her life on Instagram, where she shares views of Kashmir's landscapes and glimpses of her clean-up efforts. Her account has drawn support from both locals and followers abroad, with many applauding her dedication.Take a look at a few Instagram posts here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellis Hubertina from Kashmir (@ellishubertina) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellis Hubertina from Kashmir (@ellishubertina) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ellis Hubertina from Kashmir (@ellishubertina)Ellis Hubertina's story indeed cuts through the noise and reminds everyone that care, not noise, drives real change.- Ends
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