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CULTURE AND FESTIVALS OFWEST BENGAL
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MAP OF WEST BENGAL
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WEST BENGAL
West Bengal(Bengali: Poshchim Bongo, isa state in eastern regions of India and is the nation's fourth most populous.
The state has been classified as the seventh most populous subdivisionsentity in the world.
With Bangladesh, which lies on its eastern border, the state forms theethno-linguistic region of Bengal.
To its northeast lie the states of Assam and Sikkim and the country Bhutan.
And to its southwest, the state of Orissa.
To the west it borders the states of Jharkhand and Bihar,
And to the northwest, Nepal.
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CULTURE OF WEST BENGAL
West Bengal's culture is distinguished by its Music & Dance
Drama & Theatre
Cuisine Lifestyle and
Festivals.
Being the land of Bankim Chandra, Rabindranathand Aurobindo, West Bengal is said to be the
birth place ofModern Indian literature.
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MUSIC & DANCES
Music and dances are integral parts of the Bengali
culture. Bengalis (people of Bengal) are closely
associated with Rabindra Sangeet, Rabindra Nritya
Natya (songs and song-dance sequences composed
by Tagore) and Nazrul Geeti (songs by Kazi Nazrul
Islam).
Folk dances and songs are also popular in the city.
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DRAMA & THEATRE
Drama and theatre is also an essential part of
the Bengali culture. There are big and small
theatre groups in various parts of the state
featuring large outdoor stage plays.
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CUISINE Cuisine is an integral element of the culture of
WEST BENGAL.
Bengalis are fond ofBhaat(rice) and Machherjhol(fish curry).
Sweet accommodate a status of pridefulnessand prestige for the Bengali such as sandesh,rosogolla, misti doi(sweet curd), etc.
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STYLE OF SERVING BENGALI FOODS{ON BANANA LEAF}
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LIFESTYLE The culture of WEST BENGAL in every pulse of
it shows its exuberance in the modus lifestyle.
It is well maintained all over the place.
Moreover the Bengali language boasts a rich
literary heritage with a good tradition in folkliterature.
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FESTIVALS Through out the world, WEST BENGAL is known for its
plethora of festivals.
The culture of WEST BENGAL too is enriched by the
festivals and also multiple rituals & rites associatedwith these festivals.
The festivals of the state of WEST BENGAL are in fact
characterized by joyous ceremonies , enthusiasm,paralleled with ample fun and celebration.
The most important festivals of WEST BENGAL are :
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1>DURGA PUJA
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2> NABO BORSO
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3>RATH YATRA
4> JANMASHTAMI
5> RAKHI\RAKSHABANDHAN
6> BHRATRI DWITIYA
7>MUHARRUM
8> ID-UL-FITR
9> DIWALI
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10>HOLI
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11>SARASWATI PUJA
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12> JAGADHATRI PUJO
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13>CHRISTMAS
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So it can be easily said that the culture of
WEST BENGAL is symbolic concoction of
modernity & tradition, richness & simplicity .
Moreover musical melody, dancing ,culinary
delights & exquisite lifestyle are what that
make the culture of WEST BENGAL so rich &
embellished.
CONCLUSION
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