Date: 07/06/2026
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In a small church in New Zealand stands a clock that has fascinated visitors for generations.
Unlike modern timepieces powered by batteries or electronics, this clock continues to operate through a mechanism that has endured for well over a century.
It requires regular winding and care, but its continued operation is a testament to craftsmanship and dedication.
What makes the story remarkable is not merely the clock itself.
It is the people who have maintained it.
Over the decades, different caretakers accepted responsibility for keeping the mechanism functioning. Knowledge was passed from one generation to the next, ensuring that the clock continued marking the passage of time.
In an age where many objects are discarded when they stop working, such traditions offer a different perspective.
Maintenance becomes an act of respect.
Repair becomes a form of stewardship.
The clock serves as a reminder that heritage is not only about preserving buildings or monuments.
It is also about preserving skills, knowledge and commitment.
Every tick represents more than the movement of gears.
It represents continuity.
A connection between those who cared for the clock in the past and those who continue to care for it today.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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