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Ahmedabad – “the Manchester of the East” has a diversified culture where people from all walks of life participate in the cultural race from dance-drama to food and festivals. The city has acquired a vibrant and socio-cultural environment with a growing population of about 4.5 million people. Ahmedabad is a living city with its architectural landscape based on Indo-Saracenic style. The gentle and peace loving people of Ahmedabad have made this city a dynamic place for living and exploring. | |
If we look at the traditional, modern and post-modem cultural scenario of the city, there have been great changes in contemporary days. Ahmedabad is a mix of ancient and modern culture with a large no. of architectural monuments, mosques, temples and high-rise offices. The city offers a unique style of architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles (Indo-Saracenic style of architecture). A part of Ahmedabad is known for its folk art and crafts. Intellectuals from different parts of Gujarat have been migrated to the city due to its literary institutions for the promotion of Gujarati literature.
The city becomes a sparkling place when there is any fair or festival being celebrated. The kite flying festival (Uttarayan) is celebrated on January 14 every year. The nine nights of Navaratri are celebrated in a traditional manner with people performing garba at pre-arranged venues, which is the folk dance of Gujarat. The religious festivals like Deepavali, Holi, Eid ul-Fitr and Christmas are celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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