Delhi,
the capital city of India is home to
people from all over the country and also from around the world. This has in
turn molded Delhi culture in such a way that the same gets reflected in the
behavior and activities of the people. So, it can be conveniently said that the
culture of Delhi is an amalgamation of different cultures.
The city is also the main political center. Aside from that,
Delhi has a rich historical past. In fact, there are 2 main factors that have
influenced Delhi culture to a great extent. The first one is the fact that
people have made this city their home. And the other factor is the rich
cultural heritage of the city.
Since Delhi shares its borders with few
other states, it does show influence of their culture on the culture of the
city.
Delhi is a city which is modern as well
as traditional. While you tour around the city, somewhere or the other, you
will find the old world charm, remnants of Mughalculture etc.
Delhi culture is manifested in various
ways. Whether it is the fairs and festivals or cuisines in Delhi, all these
reflect the culture of Delhi.
Delhi gives importance to sports too.
And in the past year, Delhi had hosted the Commonwealth Games of 2010 scheduled
to begin in October. The city is all set to receive the guests from different
places.
People
of Delhi
The people of
Delhi are warm and hospitable. You can bank upon the people of this place for
any help. There are people from different parts of the country. And some of
them have even migrated to this city from abroad. The people are multi-cultural
and multi-linguistic.
Delhi
Fairs and Festivals
Different types of fairs and festivals
are held in Delhi. Fairs that are held are of different categories. The
different types of fairs include auto fairs, property fairs, fashion shows, and
furniture fair etc.
The festivals celebrated in Delhi
include –
Lohri
Shivaratri
Rakshabandhan
Basant Panchami
Delhi
Cuisine
Delhi cuisine comprises all types of
dishes. And as it has been mentioned above that people in Delhi are from
different places, the same is manifested in the
cuisine of Delhi. You will find different types of dishes that are prepared in the restaurants of the city. Just as you will find restaurants in Delhi that specialize in particular cuisine, multi-cuisine restaurants are popular too.
cuisine of Delhi. You will find different types of dishes that are prepared in the restaurants of the city. Just as you will find restaurants in Delhi that specialize in particular cuisine, multi-cuisine restaurants are popular too.
Delhi
Religion
People practicing different types of
religion can be found in the city. This proves that the city is essentially a
secular place and people belonging to different religion stay in the city in
harmony.
Delhi arts and crafts
Ever since the time the Mughals appreciated
arts and crafts of Delhi, this field has gained prominence. And it is
appreciated even today. As arts and crafts reflect to a great extent Delhi
culture, it will help you to know more about the same if you travel to Delhi.
The city has many musicians, painters, sculptors, and artists etc.
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Truely depicts that Delhi is the symbol of unity in diversity....
ReplyDeleteSo True.....! Delhi The Heart Of India , in every way :)
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