Mangalore is an important city of the state of Karnataka. Majority of the people living in the city are Hindu followed by Muslim and Christian.  Mangalore is considered to be a multicultural city. Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, English and Urdu are widely spoken languages of the city.  Colorful and vibrant culture of the people of the city is mostly highlighted in their various festivals, folk arts, handicrafts, cuisines etc. Along with the major festival like Deepawali, Dussera and holi the city of Mangalore celebrates Id-ul-fitr and Christmas with equal zest and zeal. Apart from these festivals there are some regional festivals and other cultural events which offer the occasions where one can have close look into the traditional customs and rituals of the people of Mangalore.

  Cuisines of Mangalore are dominated by the south Indian dishes.  The city of Mangalore houses a number of restaurants serving wide varieties of sea food dishes. Neer Dosa, Patrode, Akki Roti are some of the famous local dishes visitors like most on their trip to Mangalore city. Vegetarian cuisine in Mangalore, also known as Udupi cuisine, is known and liked throughout the state and region.  Beautiful handicrafts of Mangalore are famous in the city. Articles made from woods, ivory and stone can be seen purchased by the visitors. Folk dance and songs mainly performed on the occasion of the festivals give Mangalore culture a vibrant look.