COCHIN CULTURE :-
For the Culture enthusiasts, Kerala has much to offer. Kerala's
history and culture dates back to centuries. Ancient rulers
of the State took special interest in promoting the art and
culture of the State. Raja Ravi Varmas paintings, Kathakali
and Mohiniattam dance forms, Sculptures, temple architecture,
Martial arts, handicraft items etc are great attractions of
Kerala. The meeting place of many cultures, Hindu and Muslim,
Christian and Jewish, Kerala has a particularly rich heritage
of dance and drama and the people are among the most industrious
and well educated in the country. Seafarers have also played
an important role in shaping the history, socio-cultural background
and food of Kerala.
COCHIN CUISINE :-
The land of kerala attracts a wide variety of people from
different parts of the world. Famous for it's traditional
and authentic food, this does attract crowds to the state.
Keeping in mind the various tastes of the people,the eat-outs
here have created menus which is a blend of different cuisines.
From fast-food to sea food, even the traditional kerala style,food
to suit all tastes are available. We have chosen a few eat-outs
that will hopefully guide you in chosing an eat-out in relishing
a meal of your choice.
COCHIN SHOPPING :-
Among Kochi's best buy are metalware, camel-bone carvings,
wood carvings, articles made of coconut shels, baboo cane,
embroidered screwpine mats; grass mats; and several other
types of handicrafts. Kochi also has several antique dealers.
Jewellery, readymade garments, and ethnic hand-woven textiles
follow closely. The major shopping centres are on M.G.Road
which cuts across the heart of the city, and the Marine Drive
including Broadway. Shops open at 10 a.m. and close around
8 p.m. Generally all shops remain close on Sundays. Shopping
Centres: M.G.Road, Broadway, Marine Drive, Government emporium:
Kerala State Handicraft Apex Society, M.G.Road, Kerala State
Handicrafts Development Corporation (Kairali) M.G.Road, Khadi
Gramaudyog Bhavan, M.G.Road, Eranakulam, Jew Town, Broadway,
Eranakulam Market, spices Board, N.H.Bye Pass.
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