Culture of Chandigarh

Chandigarh is as much cosmopolitan in nature as any other Indian town with numerous temples, mosques, shrines and bhawans located through out the city. The traditions followed in the city are a mix of many traditions followed through out the country.

One can see and participate in almost, all of the religious activities of every religion in the country [Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam].

People of Chandigarh speak in Punjabi or Hindi or a combination of the two. Chandigarh differs from many other cities of the region in that it has attracted people from throughout the India. Most of the people in Chandigarh are service people.

There is a Cultural Complex in sector 10 of Chandigarh which include an Audio-Visual Training Institute, a Museum and an Art Gallery.

World acclaimed Rock Garden, with the artistic figures and things created by Shri Nek Chand, from broken pieces of items like crockery, bangles, pots, stones etc., is a unique example of art work.

Chandigarh has the latest of everything be it fashion, technology, studies, IT. People in Chandigarh enjoy every moment of their lives by living hassel free life.

The chandigarh, being a modern city. Has developed a modern culture of it self. Being the capital of two states. It has developed a fusion of culture. You can find very conservative people, and few very broad minded people. This fusion is what makes chd. excel in a few places.