Culture of Kochi

Being the largest city in Kerala, the culture of Kochi is significantly more cosmopolitan than the rest of the state.

The city once had a large Jewish community that figured prominently in Kochi's business and economic strata.

Also, Kochi is the economic and financial capital of the state and is slowly turning into one of the commercial cities of India.

[3] Kochi has a diverse, multicultural, and secular community consisting of Hindus, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, Konkanis and Buddhists, among other denominations.

The city's pan-Indian nature is highlighted by the substantial presence of various ethnic communities from different parts of the country.

The people are also increasingly fashion-conscious, often deviating from the traditional Kerala wear to Western casual clothing.

A merry making feast called the Cochin Carnival is celebrated at Fort Kochi every year during the last ten days of December.

Various unique games, dirt bike races, beach volleyball and fireworks display are held as part of the festivities.

The scenic beauty, especially the Anglican appearance of places like Fort Kochi, makes it an important location for movie screening.