Akkaraipettai's playground: From tsunami burial site to a place of hope
Weekend mornings at Akkaraipettai beach, marked by cricket and volleyball, belie a tragic past. The ground is a mass burial site for victims of the 2004 tsunami that claimed 1,800 lives. The playground now serves as a vital space for the community, especially keeping youth away from alcohol and drugs, fostering a sense of relief and remembrance.
