Arts & Crafts

The people of Daman and Diu are not different from the people in the adjoining Gujarat area. They have same outlook and the same customs and traditions. The Daman and Diu union territory, between the two units has one representative in the union parliaments, lower house, the Lok Sabha. Gujarati is the spoken language of the people. The population comprises of Hindus and few Christians and Muslims. The union territory of Daman and Diu has a high degree of urbanisation, 46.80%, as against the national average of 25.7%. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.

The people of the territory live according to the Hindu system prevalent in adjoining Gujarat territory and the customs of birth, marriage, sacred thread and other ceremonies are observed . Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. Daman can boast of a rich and multi - faced cultural heritage.

Dance and Music are very much part of the daily life of Damanite. Here is a true fusion of cultures - tribal, urban, European and Indian. This ornate amalgam is reflected in the traditional dances of Daman. Various Portuguese dances are well preserved and still widely presented.

Tribal dances with caustic social comments are much in vogue. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.