Culture of Bangalore

Bangalore has been witnessing a cultural change for the last some years. The city which saw the tremendous growth in IT and BPO sector since the advent of liberalization has been attracting a large number of young professionals and talents from all over the country and from abroad as well. This has helped the city to take upon the global look and become cosmopolitan in nature and in spirit. The change also brought about revival in traditional dance, art and other forms of arts like pottery, painting and theatre.

Most people of Bangalore are seen using the language of English with the native language of Kannada. Traditional festivals have also been influenced by multiculturalism of the city. People specially the young ones are seen breaking barriers of regional, religion, cast and class and participating in each and every festival of Bangalore. Karaga Shatyosava is the oldest festival of Bangalore and is celebrated by all with great enthusiasm. Diwali, Dussera, Ugadi, Christmas, Eid- ul- fitr etc are other major festivals of Bangalore.

With the change happening in every walk of life of the people of Bangalore, traditional cuisine losing its significance presents a little surprise. Chinese, Mexican, Italian and other foreign cuisine are rapidly taking the place of traditional cuisines like idly, dosa, sambar, rice etc. Bangalore has also whole heartedly welcomed the pub culture which was nowhere to be heard and seen until few years ago. At presents the city hosts no less than 200 clubs and bars offering vibrant night life. The city has also come to be known as the Pub City of India.