Paint the Town Pink
There are all kinds of ways for governments to handle growing crime rates, rebel attacks and social unrest. The most common ways seem to be beefing up the police and military forces. But instead, a town in India has decided to paint every building in the town pink.
Aurangabad, India, is a town in trouble, and not only for its lack of tourists. Maoist rebel activity and a high crime rate have made it a less than pleasant place to live, but things are changing. Currently every public building and 80 percent of private buildings are painted pink--with most of the remaining 20 percent due to be pink before the week is out. An Aurangabad council worker said:
What better colour than pink which symbolises good mood, soothing sight and good feelings. Pink also fosters communal amity and harmony
It's also a totally hot and sexy color. So watch out, when we're in the mood for some extra good mood and good feelings we'll be painting the Jaunted pages pink too.
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