Bombay, the capital city of Maharashtra offers its cosmopolitan culture with diverse and contrast backgrounds.Its unique blend of culture in terms of religion,languages,cuisines,architecture and lifestyle makes the city incomparable between
the other capitals of the world.Mumbai is a city with varied cultural societies with a blend of old and new.
The people who have made this city a lively place are called Mumbaikars and live a fast-paced life with very little time for cultural activities.The dynamism of the city itself narrates its glorious past and vibrant present.Mumbaikars belong to diverse ethnic and social backgrounds due to the migrants from all over the India who attracted by the higher standard of living of the metro.People try to follow the celebrity lifestyle as they belong to the ‘Film City of India’. They participate in every occasion irrespective of castes and religions. Festivals bring greater enthusiasm among the dwellers. People forget their caste, creed, religion, position and come together to share rare moments filled with divine ecstasy. The food they prepare, the clothes they wear, the music they play all have their unique fervor and charm.
Art and Craft of Bombay : Art and craft of bombay is manifested through a varied array of handicraft and handloom products. The artists of Mumbai produce beautifully designed wall hangings, figurines, colorful hand woven bags, exquisite paintings and idols. Woodcraft forms an integral part of the art and craft industry of Mumbai. To explore the rich art work and exclusive paintings, the tourists can visit the several art galleries of Mumbai. Some of the prominent art galleries of Mumbai include Art Musings, Apar Art Gallery and Artquest.
Culture of bombay : Bombay is the melting pot of different cultures. The culture of Mumbai essentially comprises the different traditions and customs of Maharashtrians, Parsis, Muslims and Gujaratis. Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi and English form the major languages of the city. The local inhabitants of Mumbai celebrate all the festivals with great enthusiasm and fervor. Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Id-ul-Fitr and Christmas are some of the important festivals of Mumbai city.
The young female folk of Mumbai perform the traditional dance of Lavni during special festive occasions. Koli is another traditional dance which is performed mainly by the fishermen and women. The staple food of the indigenous inhabitants of Mumbai consists of rice, vegetable curry, curd, pulses and sweet dish. Bhelpuri, Pav Bhaji, Pani Puri and Vada Pav are some of the other delicacies of Mumbai.
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