- Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb
People staying in Lucknow or knowing this city are aware of this term very well. “Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb”. It is the mix culture which describes Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb the best. Going back to the history, not only Nawab resided here, but there was a time when Lucknow was a home of Mughals, Persians, Awadhis as well. Britishers too lived here. The blend of all the cultures and traditions made this place famous for Tehzeeb and that too Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb. This culture is incredible and we are proud of it.
- Love in the communities
Lucknow is the shade beneath which all the communities and culture are living prosperously since ages. People from various communities have forever opened their arms for anyone and everyone. Mostly, Hindu and Muslims are residing here and trust us, it is peaceful as a fairy-tale.
- Language
If you haven’t known Lucknow yet, you will be surprised to know that the city speaks various languages. Urdu, Awadhi are the main. The sweet Urdu will steal your heart away and Khadi boli Awadhi is something that represents the Awadh region. Javed Akhtar has always praised Lucknow for what it has contributed in the Languages. Be it KP Saxena, Munavvar Rana or Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, every era represents the sweetness of Languages. Flow with the delicate languages of Lucknow.
- Monuments and Architecture
Do we need to describe the beauty of the Architecture of Lucknow’s monuments? It is as famous and known as sugar in the tea. Imambara where the Persian domes steal our hearts to the Mughal construction-Rumi Darwaza. Amazing European architecture can be seen at the Christ Church. The houses at chowk area are another thing that awe-inspire. The beauty here lies everywhere.
- Cuisine
Needless to say, Lucknow is the land of food and foodies. Invention for different luscious recipe started ages back and is still on. Chefs here are always fascinated to innovate something new and something better. Rich curries, aromatic dishes, biryani, nihari, kababas, sheermals, are something which will melt in your mouth. Several chats, food streets, restaurants, increasing number of café are a proof why it is not wrong to call it a Foodie Paradise. People here are crazy about authentic food and those you do not stay here will have to visit once and we bet, it would be hard to leave the land.
- “Pehle Aap”
Tehzeeb and Tameez are two terms defining the city well. A famous story goes with it, once two gentlemen from Lucknow missed their train. They wanted the other one to move in the train first. They say “Pehle Aap-Pehle Aap”, which isn’t a joke. People carry the Tehzeeb on their sleeves. They are very soft-spoken and it is in their blood. They do not like it when someone talks in a rude tone, however Lucknow people will never oppose their dislikes in a harsh way, but in a gentle form with sweet words.
