SUMIT RAJGURU

ROLL NO. 38

SYBMM

Subject : CULTURAL STUDIES

Prof: Himali Mam

CULTURE OF MUMBAI

Mumbai, previously known as Bombay, is a bustling metropolis and is the fourth

most populous city in the world.

Mumbai is every Indian's urban dream.

The culture of this metro city is a boisterous blend of cuisines, languages, food, fine

arts, cinema and festivals

The city-dwellers, often labeled as the 'Mumbaikars', lead a very fast-paced life and

spend a significant time of their lives commuting from one place to another.

Food and the festivals are the most important facets of Mumbai's culture.

Every Mumbaikar is passionate about the local street-fare and the lavish

celebrations like Ganesh Chathurthi, Diwali, Christmas and Eid.

Also known as the 'film city of India', the Bollywood Industry is a thriving multi-

million dollar industry whose origins lie in this city.

language

The official language of this beautiful city is Marathi, which also happens to be the mother-tongue of local Maharashtrians.

Hindi, English, Urdu and the local dialect, 'Bambaiya Hindi'-which reflects the various blends of the diverse languages spoken in the city.

food

.Mumbaikars are very passionate about their local

cuisines.

The metropolis is very famous for its street-fare such as Vada Pav, Chakli, Chivda, Modak, Batata Rassa, Dabeli,

Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri and Bhel Puri

South Indian food

Maharashtrian palate

Maharashtrian foodMughlaiMalvani,Punjabi,

European South East Asian

PEOPLES

The people of Mumbai are

considered to be a chirpy, tireless

lot who are streamlined for a fast

paced life in the city.

'Mumbaikars' or 'Bombayites‘

Hard-working, cultural, witty,

modern people

Mumbai is a city of many

faiths.

Mostly, people of Mumbai are

a concentrated mix of

Hindus, Muslims,

Zoroastrians, Christians,

Jains and Buddhists.

DANCE AND MUSIC

The dwellers of this city are very passionate

about music, dance and theater.

Traditionally, Marathi 'Koli' songs that originated

from the Koli tribes in Maharashtra form a part of

the musical heritage of this city.

Bollywood music, traditional Marathi Classical,

Hindustani Classical, Indi-pop, Western Classical

and English music.

FESTIVALS

The city is incomplete without its dose of colorful

festivals.

Some of the most important festivals are Ganesh

Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Moharram,

Navaratri, Maha Shivratri and Durga Puja.

An annual 'gay pride parade' in September every

year .

PLACES

CINEMA

Mall Culture

Now a days in mumbai , people follows westernCulture .

Western culture is usually found in malls.

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