Culture Movement in Mumbai
Pre-Independence days, there were many western kings that conquered India leaving behind their legacy in different cities. Mumbai is one such city. Many streets and areas have influences left behind from Mogul emperors to the British Raj. Britishers left their occupation in the form of railway station names, Gateway of India and the name of the city itself, "Bombay" (later changed back to its original name Mumbai).
Mumbai being a metropolitan city has influences from many different people migrating to the big city in search of their dreams. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians all occupy the city. On any given day, there is a celebration of some religion in the form of cultural events. Many Muslims help celebrate Hindu festivities and vis a versa. Many Hindu temples and Muslim mosques can be found in Mumbai, the most famous being Haji Ali Dargah and Siddivinayak Temple. Celebrations like Eid, Navratri, Holi and Diwali can be found in the streets of Mumbai. Besides those internally living in Mumbai, everyday people coming into Mumbai from villages bring their own influences too.
Mumbai being a metropolitan city has influences from many different people migrating to the big city in search of their dreams. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians all occupy the city. On any given day, there is a celebration of some religion in the form of cultural events. Many Muslims help celebrate Hindu festivities and vis a versa. Many Hindu temples and Muslim mosques can be found in Mumbai, the most famous being Haji Ali Dargah and Siddivinayak Temple. Celebrations like Eid, Navratri, Holi and Diwali can be found in the streets of Mumbai. Besides those internally living in Mumbai, everyday people coming into Mumbai from villages bring their own influences too.
Films and Arts
Mumbai is the center for the film industry as well as the music industry in India. This attracts many singers from the West to blend their music into the Indian culture. Hip hop and rap can now be found in the music industry in India. Some of the famous Western singers have sang with Indian singers and recorded many songs in Mumbai. Youngsters have grown to appreciate this new pop culture as the Western music has become main stream. Along side the music, many western artist have started to hold concerts in India as their stardom has grown.
Similar to music, art has also started to be influenced by the west. There are several galleries that exhibit art from the west. Many artist have used Mumbai as a stage for art that they have painted around the country for their exhibition.
Similar to music, art has also started to be influenced by the west. There are several galleries that exhibit art from the west. Many artist have used Mumbai as a stage for art that they have painted around the country for their exhibition.
Sports
Lastly, sports plays an integral part in the Mumbai lifestyle. Cricket is the center of the Mumbaians lives. Cricket is play in many countries around the world. Mumbai was the center for the establishment of Indian Premier League which us a Twenty20 cricket championship that consists of nine team and players from around the world. IPL has brought to Mumbai the ability for the fans of cricket to watch their favorite international player live in their city.
Citations For Picture
INDIA, MAHARASHTRA, MUMBAI, BOMBAY. GATEWAY OF INDIA, FRONT VIEW, BUILT 1911 BY GEORGE WITTET.Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 4 May 2013.
CLOSE UP OF BOTH HANDS OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSICIAN PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SANTOOR IN CONCERT, INDIA. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 4 May 2013.
Second Test - India V Australia: Day 2. Photographer.Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 4 May 2013.
Citations for Video
andypcfan. "In My City - Priyanka Chopra rocks the latest NFL video Giants vs Panthers ,Week 3."Youtube. 5 October 2012. 12 May 2013.
INDIA, MAHARASHTRA, MUMBAI, BOMBAY. GATEWAY OF INDIA, FRONT VIEW, BUILT 1911 BY GEORGE WITTET.Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 4 May 2013.
CLOSE UP OF BOTH HANDS OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSICIAN PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SANTOOR IN CONCERT, INDIA. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 4 May 2013.
Second Test - India V Australia: Day 2. Photographer.Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 4 May 2013.
Citations for Video
andypcfan. "In My City - Priyanka Chopra rocks the latest NFL video Giants vs Panthers ,Week 3."Youtube. 5 October 2012. 12 May 2013.