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Culture of Chennai |
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Whenever we talk about the culture of Chennai, we term Chennai as the ‘Gateway to the South’. This signifies that the cultural pattern of the city is something different from other parts of the country. As people of various religion, language, caste or creed reside in this city there is a unique mix of diverse culture noticeable while we throw light about Chennai’s culture. The capital city of Tamil Nadu is a modern city; still the flavor of traditionalism and conventionalism exists while celebrating any cultural event in Chennai.
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In Chennai, the local person always finds that natural art and culture is still given importance. The reputation of Tamilian hospitality is known not only in Chennai proper but also all over the country and around the globe. Even the simple hearted householder of Chennai city proper and in the district of Tamil Nadu will always welcome guests with ordinary sweets. Tamilians in Chennai have the tendency to rise early and get them involved in the religious pursuit. The doorsteps of every Tamilian family are always decorated with rice power or white stone powder, which reflects a sign of religious and social sophistication. In most evenings there is a trend of the natives of Chennai to visit all the popular temples of the city. We know that Chennai is a city of various languages and culture. These diverse cultures have imbibed under bonds of friendship and culture to give new shape to the culture of the Chennai city.
Towards the year end and the beginning of the New Year there are some popular festivals of Tamil Nadu held in Chennai amidst religious devotion and sincerity. Cultural body like The Bharat Kalachar is always on the mood to uplift the rich cultural heritage of the city. In the cultural aspect different dance forms like Bharat Natyam, Kathakali and other dance forms are cultivated religiously.
In the mid January Pongal is the most popular festival of harvest which in other parts of the country is known as Makar Sankranti. Pongal festival has been designated as the state festival. By celebrating this festival the local Tamilians depict the true picture of Tamil Nadu as a state.
Chennai’s culture also includes traditional form of vocal music. This vocal music has become popular not only in the local circle but also throughout the country and the globe.
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