People and culture of jaipur |
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Culture is what people do and how they are. People of traditional Jaipur are simple, co-operative and peaceful. They are cultured, skilled and educated. Jaipur people are social and religious. Metropolitan culture could only change a little of this old tradition of this Royal city. Rural people are little different and look rugged in their appearance. They are well-built, simple and cheerful. Rural female prefer to wear bright colored (Red, pink, green, yellow, orange etc) clothes. They wear attire with a dazzling work of Jari- gota while in festive mood. The men wear Pagdi (turbans) in bright colors. Rural especially Tribal women prefer wearing heavy Silver Jewelry. Some rural men also wear earrings in Jaipur.
Jaipur is a culturally vibrant city. Jaipur culture is well blended with tradition and modern. Jaipur shows colors of Rajasthan culture at one hand and cosmopolitan in other.
Culture of Jaipur unfolds legacy of the royal past. It is important to know about traditions, culture and customs of the Pink city while planning to visit Jaipur. Despite conversion of Jaipur into a metropolitan one, the Royal city is still continuing with surprising traditions and customs of the old days.
Vibrant culture of Jaipur is also visible in local festivals and fairs. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and commercial center for rural region. Rural people used to come to Jaipur for various personal and commercial reasons such as business and shopping. One can find them walking in the streets and markets of Jaipur in typical Rajasthani dresses. Men wearing turbans and women in ghagra-choli are a common view in Jaipur.
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