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Culture of Kolkata |
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Kolkata is called the “City of Joy” because of the warm hospitality and the rich culture of the city. Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal and today the city is one of the metropolitan cities of the country. Kolkata is mainly known for its rich culture. Culture of Kolkata is reflected through the lifestyle, their traditions, festivals, language and history. One of the major part of the culture of Kolkata is its 'adda culture'. It is a distinguishing culture and can be seen in every Bengali family. “Adda” is mainly Bengali adaptation of leisurely chat.
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Drama culture is also the intrinsic part of the culture of Kolkata. There are many folk theaters and Group theaters in the city. The art films of the city has brought many prestigious names to the world like Stayajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen. Poetry, music, dance are other cultural aspects of Kolkata. The city has always encouraged music and dance and that is why many of the well known artists from the field of music, dance and art are from the city.
The culture of Kolkata comes live with Durga Puja. It is a ten day festival celebrated in October. To experience the true culture of Kolkata one must visit the city during Durga Puja. During these days the Bengali people offer prayer to Goddess Durga. With music, dance and entertainment the whole city gets into a festive mood. Some of the cultural festivals of Kolkata which reflects the city culture are Kolkata Film Festival, Dover Lane music festival, Kolkata Book Fair and National Theater Festival.
Kolkata is a must visit city in India. With warm and hospitable people and their rich tradition will make your stay in the city comfortable and relaxing. The culture of Kolkata is incomplete without describing their popular cuisines and dishes. Some of the famous dishes of the city are rassagulla and mishti doi. So, visit the city and experience the city culture.
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