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Hyderabad Culture is an amalgamation of indigenous culture and the culture and mannerisms of the settlers who have migrated here from various parts of the country and the world. The population of Hyderabad speaks a number of languages such as English, Hindi, Urdu and Telugu and celebrates Hindu, Muslim, Christian and a number of other festivals. The lifestyle here is urban and cosmopolite in its outlook. The Muslim culture has left a profound impact on the city and has greatly influenced the food and language of the city. Both Urdu and Hindi in the city have been modified by the local lingo and Hyderabadi Urdu is considered a dialect specific to the city. Food habits have been inherited chiefly from the muslim rulers. The cuisine of the natives is traditional south Indian and advocates use of the local ingredients. Rice is the staple food. The muslim kitchens of Hyderabad, however, produce special meat and rice recipes cooked in strong spices but are distinct from the Awadhi muslim food habits, in the sense that they employ a lot many more indigenous ingredients and flavors. The traditional attire of the city also was either Khara Dupatta suits for the women or Sherwanis for men as court dictates of the nawabs prescribed or South Indian sarees for women and dhotis for men. These days the younger generaton is given to wearing salwar suits, shirts, trousers, jeans, skirts and a variety of modern outfits depending on the latest fashion trends. Pearls and traditional jewellery in the city is an eternal passion. Many multinational companies have set up base here and hence the corporate culture of Hyderabad is a reflection of global business etiquettes and corporate culture. The younger generation pledge allegiance to a global village and believe in adopting customs and mannerisms of a cosmopolitan community rather than their native communities.
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