Culture of Delhi people – True sample of Unity in Diversity

Delhi, being the national capital, is one of the most advanced cities of the country. The technological, commercial, industrial and financial growth of the city has put some of the developed countries to shame. Understanding about the culture of Delhi people will give enough scope for culture enthusiasts to know about the culture of India as a whole. This is a place where we can find many different cultures intersecting with each other due to the diverse nature of people who have settled here.

We can get a feel of the various festivals and customs of India, while travelling around Delhi. The place is lively almost all through the year due to the number of festivals celebrated here like Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Eid, Christmas, New Year, Winter festival, Spring festival etc.  The living style of Delhi people has changed considerably in the past decade or so. Earlier, shopping always meant visiting the old markets and bazaars, indulging in some heavy bargaining and buying goods at cheap prices.  However today, we find many shopping malls that have sprung up like mushrooms in the city of Delhi. Our shopping experiences are now mostly limited to these air-conditioned malls today.

The culture of Delhi people is quite unique from the other cities of India, purely because of the diverse nature of people settled here. Hindu, Islam, Sikh and Christian festivals are celebrated with the same fervour, joy and festive spirit in the city of Delhi. As we take a stroll around the Delhi streets during the night hours, we get a firsthand experience of the night living style of Delhi people. Filled with discotheques, world class bars and restaurants serving international cuisine, Delhi is a city that is on par with some of the most developed cities like New York and London in terms of its infrastructure and development. However, what really touches our heart is that, in spite of the heavy western influence, Delhi has still managed to maintain its ancient charm in the form of its street side markets, monuments, forts and temples. 

The culture of Delhi people is also evident from the dresses that they wear. We get enough evidences to understand as to why Delhi is known as the fashion capital of India. Youngsters of Delhi follow the global fashion trends rigorously and upgrade their style quotient accordingly. Apart from these modern developments, Delhi’s culture is obvious from its ancient buildings that are constructed using the finest marble, sandstone, bricks etc. We cannot help but feel nostalgic about the rich bygone era of Delhi as we walk past these structures.