Culture - Delhi

Delhi's culture is very rich and diverse. The diverse culture and people consist of various cuisine, art, craft, dance, and music. Many Delhites love to dance in at a club which is part of western influence. The deep routed influence of Indian culture and western culture makes Delhi more fascinating. Being Delhi the capital city of India, where people from all over the country have come and settled. Therefore the culture of Delhi represents the culture of all the states of India on 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. Still another aspects of the culture of Delhi is the numerous fairs and festivals celebrated in the city. It is interesting to note that the culture of Delhi also shows influence of the people of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, since these states border the capital city.

Arts and Crafts of Delhi

The capital of India is not only known for its rich historical background but also for some exquisite arts and crafts. Infact, the arts and crafts of Delhi have been patronized since the times of the royals. As a cultural center of its time, Delhi attracted the best of painters, musicians and dancers.

Delhi Cuisine

There is no such thing as typical cuisines of Delhi. This is so because there is no specific identity of the city. With time, people from different areas of India came and settled, making Delhi an assortment of sorts. Slowly and gradually, Delhi assumed some of the aspects of the identity of all the types of people living in it, making multiple identities for itself.

Life Style & Customs

People of Delhi, India, count amongst the most hospitable ones in India. You will find them very helpful and cheerful, always smiling and eager to help. Just like the rest of India, Delhi people also treat their guests with great honor and respect. Coming from different parts of the country as well as the world, they are multi linguistic and multi cultural.

Delhi People

Delhi is multi-cultured and multi-linguistic city with people from almost every parts of India. Delhi shares its borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The influence of these states can be found in the language and lifestyle of Delhi. People of Delhi are called "Delhi-ites". Delhi-ites are very advanced and open to embracing new customs and changes but at the same time they are very conscious of their culture. People of various caste, creed and culture live here with peace and harmony. This shows the "Unity in Diversity" among the people of Delhi. Growth of infrastructure, new avenues of business and employment have beckoned people from all parts of the country to migrate to Delhi in search of better livelihood. Today, Delhi holds the burden of additional population from other states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana and Uttranchal.

Communication and Languages

There are several languages in Delhi, which are spoken by various groups of people residing in the city. These languages in Delhi have been adapted from the different regions of India and they have blended smoothly with the city's rich culture. The Constitution of India has stipulated the usage of Hindi and English to be the two languages of communication for the Central (Federal) government. You will find a majority of people in Delhi communicating in Hindi. Hindi is the official language of Delhi. As the city is dominated by the Hindu population, However the language is split up into several interesting dialects, which are popular among the people.