
Jul 20 , 2025.
Gotera's shoe shine corners are stepping up their game, trading the old curbside look for sleek wooden benches, potted plants, and rain-proof shade. What was once a simple service now feels like a curated city stop. One stand doubles as a moment of stillness: a religious leader gets a shine before continuing on his way to prayer, perhaps, or just the next chapter of the day. With every stroke of polish and splash of colour, these revamped nooks are turning footpaths into city vignettes.
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