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Culture of Bangalore |
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India, the land of ancient civilization is known for its unity among diversity. India is also the land of composite culture. Noticeable variation can be perceived in the culture of different parts of India. Culture of the southern part of India has its many distinguished features. These features have made it distinguishable from the culture of the northern India. Culture of Bangalore, the capital of the south Indian state Karnataka is also very rich. Bangalore's ethnic diversity has greatly contributed in its culture.
Bangalore is known as the biggest IT hub of India. Bangalore is the home of more than 6 million people. This is also the 3rd largest city in the country. Bangalore has witnessed a major IT boom in the recent times. After the recent boom in the IT sector culture of Bangalore has experienced a revival. But it has kept its essential traditional features. People of Bangalore take part in the celebration of Christmas, Sankranthi, Ganesh Chaturthi and Eid-Ul-Fitr. Popular music in Bangalore includes jaj, blue and the traditional Kannadi music.
Kannada film industry is an important feature of the culture of Bangalore. Every year almost 80 films are produced in the film making industry of Bangalore. Many famous film directors have contributed in the Kannada film industry. Kannada films are shown in South India and also in other parts of India. These films work as the ambassadors of the culture of Karnataka in other parts of the country.
Bars, club and nightclubs are also integral part of the culture of Bangalore. This city can boast of its very liberal culture. Nightlife in Bangalore is enjoyable in more than 200 bars and clubs in Bangalore.
Pubs are so numerous in Bangalore that this city has gained the title of Pub Capital of India. Nightlife in Bangalore is famous all over the country. Bangalore popular night hot spots are TGIF, The Club Inferno and Pecos.
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Culture of Bangalore also includes sports and games. You will get many cricket clubs and golf clubs in Bangalore. Some of the elite clubs of Bangalore are Bangalore Club, Karnataka State Cricket Club,
Karnataka Golf Association, Bowring Institute and Bangalore Golf Club. Sports personalities like
Prakash Padukone, Anil Kumble, Mahseh Bhupati and Ashwini Nachappa are the natives of this city.
Shopping is also another part of the culture of Bangalore. Many posh shopping malls have been recently established in Bangalore. These are The Garuda, Bangalore Central and The forum.
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