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Presentation on culture of Gujarat
Slide 1 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. Thanks
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