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Bangalore – the garden city of India is a veritable melting pot of various religions and cultures. The city has acquired a vibrant cosmopolitan environment with an ever-growing population of about six million. The traditional Indian culture is reflected in its art, dance, drama and music which attract people from all over the world to experience the cultural extravaganza of the Bangaloreans. The city has everything to offer, starting from pubs and magical nightlife, quick getaways and big shopping malls to thriving arts and entertainment scenes from the Indian classics. In true sense we can call Bangalore the “style city” of India. |
Bangalore has been renamed as Bengaluru, as pronounced in Kannada (the regional language).
All traditional Indian festivals such as Deepawali, Dussehra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Makara Sankranthi, Karaga festival, Ugadi, Makara Sankranthi, Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas are celebrated in the city with great fervor. Festivity brings a sense of love and togetherness among the people of Bangalore. Apart from these religious and traditional festivals, the city also observes some cultural festivals associated with dance and music.
Bangalore is home to the Kannada film industry. The people are very fond of movies and go to the theatres during week-end. The city has many clubs and bars, and is therefore sometimes called as the Pub Capital of India. Bangalore is also a popular venue for Western rock concerts.
Bangalore offers a variety of food items from traditional to exotic. The city’s restaurants can offer you anything from Chinese to Continental dishes. The preparations are simple yet excellent.
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