Kolkata’s rich culture and artistic thought among people has made it an appropriate place for cultural-sadhana. Kolkata is believed to be the birth place of Modern Indian literature from where Rabindranath Tagorebelongs. People of Kolkata belong to diverse and ethnic social backgrounds. Festivals in a multidimensional scale are observed in 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 visitingKolkata.
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 visitingKolkata.
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