Saddi Dilli as we know is the capital of India and therefore quite naturally its culture boasts so. As a matter of fact there is nothing as a unique as the culture of Delhi. The primary reason why I’d think so is because people from all over the country have come and settled here. Therefore, the culture of Delhi represents the culture of all the states of India in parts. In other words, it is a kind of synthesis and reflection of the culture of India, as a whole. Being the capital of India, New Delhi has also become the main center of politics, from where all the decisions are made and policies passed. However, the city does have a history of its own which has made some impact on its cultural scenario. Feel free to run through the History tab in saddidilli.com for more insight on the city’s extravagant historical legacy.
Saddi Dilli is a metropolitan city with a cosmopolitan outlook which boasts of a rich cultural heritage. The ancient city still reflects the remnants of the glorious old-age charm and culture, yet has a very modern and chic lifestyle. The nightlife is interesting and a number of discos beckon the youngsters to sway and dance on enchanting numbers. The city also proudly offers one of the best medicinal assistance in India and of course thanks to the industrial revolution, good job opportunities as well.
While the loud music from the uber cool discotheques, the variety of imported and indigenous liquors served in the lavish pubs and the vibrant new generation of call center professionals can present a totally different picture about the city. Saddi Dilli still remains an amalgamation of the modern lifestyles as well as the old traditions and values. If on one hand, we see an international city which is striving hard, every moment, to maintain the rank on the travel map of the world. On the other hand we can find the Old Delhi which still chooses to live in the past to some an extent and still upholds the strong values and culture inherited from the past.
Delhi is bounded by four states namely Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab that have a strong influence on the culture of Delhi. Saddi Dilli is a cosmopolitan city where people are open to embracing new ideas and life style. All major festivals of India are celebrated here and the unity in Diversity is evident in social and cultural gatherings. Be it Holi, Diwali, Id, Gurpurab, Buddha Purnima or Christmas, one can witness the same vigor and bliss among people from different communities.
Due to diverse culture the cuisine of Delhi is something worth dying for. The localites prefer the North Indian cuisine. The most popular delicacies however are Punjabi and Mughlai delicacies like kebabs and biryanis. The cosmopolitan population of Delhi enriches its cuisine and its several arrays like Rajasthani, Maharashtrian, Bengali, Hyderabadi cuisines, north-eastern and South Indian food items like Idli, Sambar and Dosa. The popular local delicacies are Chaat and Dahi-Papri. The roadside food outlets in Delhi serve international cuisine including Italian and Chinese. Old Delhi street food is quite famous in Delhi. As India is known as the land of spices, Delhi is the picture of India, so all the cuisines have the best spices added into them and the taste is simply relishing and delicious.
Dilli, Dilwalon ka shehar hai (Delhi, is a place where people have big heart), is rightly quoted since the people of Delhi are warm and hospitable. You can bank upon the people of this place for any help. There are people from different parts of the country. And some of them have even migrated to this city from abroad. The people are multi-cultural and multi-linguistic. Though the city is dominated by Punjabi’s, however people from all religions live here in perfect coordination. Hindi and Punjabi are the main languages spoken here, however, the tone and pronunciation varies from person to person due to the mixed origin of the people residing in the state. Delhi has always accepted the new and has molded itself with the change in time making it a place worth living.
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