Culture of Daman and Diu represents a wonderful blend of European, tribal and Indian elements in art form. Daman and Diu has a rich multi faceted cultural heritage. The people of Daman and Diu follow the same customs and traditions as that of the people in Gujarat. The population comprises of Hindus, Muslims and a very few Christians.
Gujarati language is the spoken language of the people. The people live according to the Hindu system prevailing in the adjoining Gujarat territory. They observe sacredly the customs of birth, marriage, sacred thread and other ceremonies. Dance and Music are a part and parcel of their life.
The Folk Dance Festival is a very important component of the cultural life of Daman and Diu. The dance forms associated with the Folk Dance Festival in Daman and Diu are Mando Music and Dance, Verdigao Dance and Vera Dance. People of all age-groups take part in the Folk Dance Festival.
he Folk Dance Festival is a very important component of the cultural life of Daman and Diu. The dance forms associated with the Folk Dance Festival in Daman and Diu are Mando Music and Dance, Verdigao Dance and Vera Dance. People of all age-groups take part in the Folk Dance Festival.
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The men of Daman and Diu generally wear a pyjama or a pant along with the normalshirts. Mostly they are seen with a cap on their heads whereas the tribal men wear a dhoti made of loin cloth which goes upto the knee and a cap. The traditional dress for the women folk is a dark blue saree with a kacha and a narrow cholo. The Christian people living in this area are mostly influenced by the European attires.
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The Folk Dance Festival is a very important component of the cultural life of Daman and Diu. The dance forms associated with the Folk Dance Festival in Daman and Diu are Mando Music and Dance, Verdigao Dance and Vera Dance. People of all age-groups take part in the Folk Dance Festival.
The Folk Dance Festival is a very important component of the cultural life of Daman and Diu. The dance forms associated with the Folk Dance Festival in Daman and Diu are Mando Music and Dance, Verdigao Dance and Vera Dance. People of all age-groups take part in the Folk Dance Festival.
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Daman is very noted for its popular papyrifood which is nothing but peas boiled with sweet and salt.Daman and Diu is also known for sea food. The people have a lot of affinity for the Parsee food. The native Gujarat ifood and Portuguese food are also very much liked by the people of Daman and Diu. Apart from the regular sea-food they eat, crab and lobsters also form a part of their delicacies.
Sea food is the main specialty of Diu. Lobster, fish and crabs are the most in demand delicacies for the non-vegetarians. Majority of restaurants are popular for Gujarati and Portuguese cuisines. Parsee, South Indian, Punjabi and Chinese food are the other specialties of Diu.
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The traditions and the customs followed at the time of birth, marriage, sacred thread and other ceremonies are very much similar to that observed by the people of Gujarat. Daman can boast of a rich and multi- faced cultural heritage. Both dance and music form an integral part of the customs and traditions of the people of Daman and Diu. The fishing season here is marked by the celebration of the festival Nariyal Poornima. During this festival as a part of their customs and traditions the people gather in the sea-shore to offer coconut to the mighty Gods who preside over wind and water. The festival of Nariyal Poornima is also accompanied by a number of culturalfeast and a vibrant water sports show. The Daman government as a part of their customs administration celebrates Christmas with lot of colourful lights, dance and music. Christmas is also celebrated in Daman to promote tourism. People from all over the country come here to celebrate the festival which is accompanied by fascinating Portuguese dance.
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Daman is very popularly known for its art of mat weaving which is also the traditional occupation of the people. The mats weaved here are adorned with lot of traditional and folk motifs following different patterns. Ivory carving and making of tortoise shell is one of the renowned works done by the people of Diu. The abundance of tortoise shellfound on the sea shore is used to make several decorative and household items.
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