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Presentation on culture
of Gujarat
The Gujarati's are known for their diverse
cultural heritage and rich traditions. It is a
vibrant mix of Hinduism, Islam, Jainism
and Buddhism and also a blend of different
cultures of the Guajarati's like arts, beliefs,
customs, traditions, institutions, inventions,
language, technology and values.
1. Art and Culture of Gujarat
The vast array of handcrafted products displaying
intricate Gujarati art forms are not only popular
in our country, but are a wellknown entity all
across the globe. These products include
furniture, jewelry, embroidered garments,
leatherwork, metalwork, baked clay articles and
mirror work. Gujarat serves as the producer of
some of the most creative and elegant furnishings
that include bedcovers, quilts, cushion covers and
table mats.
2. Music of Gujrat
The folk music of Gujarat is known as Sugam
Sangeet and has acclaimed worldwide fame.
The range of musical instruments utilized in
Gujarati folk music includes turi, manjira,
ektaro, jantar, zanz pot drum, prabhati, dhol
and ravan hattho. Baardic tradition is
another major type of folk Gujarati music.
3. Languages and Religions
Although Gujarati is the mother tongue of the
natives of Gujarat, many other languages are
widely spoken throughout the state. Gujarati is
an IndoAryan language derived from Sanskrit
and is the 26th most widely used language in the
world. Gujarati has about 11 different dialects,
spoken in various parts of the state. The natives
of Kutcha semiarid region in Gujaratspeaks
Kachchi language, which is quite an important
language of the area.
4. Fairs and Festivals
The fairs and festivals of Gujarat showcase the real
vibrancy and colors of its diverse culture. Thousands
of people flock to Gujarat to witness the
extravaganza during festivals like Navratri Mahotsav,
Deepawali, Rathyatra and Kite festival. There are
some fairs as well that are organized in the state
every year, namely Shamlaji Melo, Bhadra Purnima
Fair, and Mahadev Fair.
5. Food
A traditional and authentic Gujarati meal
consists of dal, roti, rice, vegetables, salad, chaas,
farsan followed by a sweet dish. Some of the
famous Gujarati delicacies include dhokla, fafda,
khandvi, dhal dhokli, undhiyu, handvo, ganthia,
dal wada, khakhra, and thepla. In Gujarati
dishes, the flavors are a blend of sweet, spicy and
sour tastes. Each region of the state has a
distinctive flavor associated with its local food.
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