Culture of Daman & Diu

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. Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays.

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 . Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays.Daman can boast of a rich and multi - faced cultural heritage.

Fairs and Festivals in Daman and Diu
The people of Daman and Diu are similar to the people of the adjoining Gujarat state. Their traditions and customs are very much similar with the Gujarati traditions. Majority of the population is Hindu and Gujarati is widely spoken by the people. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.

Daman preserves a multi faced cultural heritage. Dance and music are essential parts of the Daman culture. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent. People of Daman celebrate all fairs and festivals with great enthusiasm. Daman’s culture is a fusion of tribal, Indian, European culture

Nariyal Poornima
Nariyal Poornima marks the commencement of the fishing season and the people of Daman flock to the sea-shore to offer coconut to the mighty Gods who preside over wind and water. Nariyal Poornima is a day of joy, feasting and revelry Hundreds of tourists come to Daman to witness a variety of colorful water sports and to attend the cultural programmes. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.

Christmas
Daman explodes with light, laughter song and dance during the happy season of Christ's Nativity. It is a season of good-will and fellowship. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.The Administration of Daman celebrates Christmas as part of its tourism promotion programme and people from far and wide come to witness the fascinating Portuguese dance and to taste the well-known Christmas cookies of Daman.

Gangaji Fair:
Gangaji Fair is an annual event in Daman and Diu. Gangaji is the festival of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva holds a distinguished position in Hindu mythology. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. He is regarded as ‘the creator of the universe’ and thus his adoration is popular among all the Hindus. Daman and Diu do not stand as an exceptional as the fair is best place where the rituals can be seen and practiced. The fair makes people from different part of the state to gather near a tank where all the rituals take place. After taking a holy dip in the tank different customs and rituals make the festival colorful and attractive. To experience the rich Hindu customs, thousands of tourists gather to witness the grand celebration. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.

Food of Daman and Diu
Daman is known for its papri, which are boiled, sweet and salty peas. Crab and lobsters are delicacies in October. Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. The streets of Daman have bars that sell beer, scotch whisky and feni. Tody is also found in abundance. In Diu, rates of hotels are high in the peak season of October to June. Most restaurants have their own eating joints. Food in Diu can be very cheap to expensive. Good seafood and Chinese dishes deserve special mention. With some luck, one can also taste Parsee food here.