Cultural diversity, exotic, vibrant, revolutionary heritage etc are features that prevail in the culture of Kolkata. Kolkata’s rich culture and artistic thought among people has made it an appropriate place for cultural-meditation (sadhana). Kolkata is proud to give birth to the jewel of Modern Indian literature Rabindranath Tagore. People of Kolkata belong to diverse and ethnic social backgrounds. Festivals in a multidimensional scale are observed with spiritual ecstasy. The city becomes a lively place during Durga Puja (a Hindu festival) when the sound of Dhak, Dhunuchi nachh, the mild fragrance of Shiuli, gives a familiar tug in every Bengali heart.
Drama and theatres are essential parts of the Bengali culture. There are big and small theatre groups in the city featuring large outdoor stage plays. Music and dances are also integral parts of the Bengali culture. Citizens of Bengal or Bengalis are closely associated with Rabindra Sangeet, Rabindra Nritya Natya (songs and song-dance sequences composed by Tagore) and Nazrul Geeti (songs by Kazi Nazrul Islam). Folk dances and songs are also popular in the city.
People of Kolkata are fond of Bhaat (rice) and Macher jhol (fish curry). The city offers a wide range of dishes and cuisines with variety of tastes. Kolkata’s wide range of sweets can live you quite winded. Don’t miss the charm of Kolkata Rassagolla (a kind of sweet) while visiting Kolkata.
Let’s rediscover ‘Amar Sonar Kolkata’…