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Culture of Bangalore
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Bangalore's rich cultural heritage combined with its
technological and industrial achievements has made it
one of India's most happening cities.
Culturally also Bangalore is witnessing the revival of
traditional art in the form of dance, drama and art. Almost
every aspect of painting, pottery, weaving or theatre
has been restored and exists for us to enjoy creating
an incredible fusion of the old and the new. The IT boom
and intense corporate activity has attracted people from
all over as bees to the honeycomb.
It has become a melting pot for many cultures giving it
a rich cosmopolitan character. The city offers something
for every one-recreation areas, pubs and magical nightlife,
quick getaways and big shopping malls, thriving arts and
entertainment scene. It has become the style capital of
the country in a true sense. Bangalore's fancy restaurants
dish out everything from Mexican to Polynesian fare with
cool and sunny skyline playing perfect host.
Bangalore Club
Located in Bangalore, India, the The Bangalore Club is
the oldest club in the city, founded in 1868. It is so
exclusive that it has a 15-year waiting list for membership
and counts among its previous members Winston Churchill
and the Maharajah of Mysore. A ledger on display in the
main building of the club is open to a page that has a
list of "irrecoverable debts" that were written
off by the club. One of these is the sum Rs.13, owed by
Winston Churchill.
The club has a number of restaurants, bars, libraries
and sports facilities, and is built in the colonial
style. Formerly known as the Bangalore United Services
Club (BUS Club), it was originally formed for exclusive
use by British troops stationed in the cantonment. At
present, it is largely a civilian club. Members of the
services, however, continue to enjoy special privileges. |
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