Music and Concerts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Chennai is a city in the south of India and is well known for its culture. brace yourself for the heat as it can be sultry throughout the year. Having said that, it is still a safe and wonderful city and it has different activities to do every season: surfing during summers, music festivals during winters are just some of them. The living expenses aren’t very high and you will manage to save as well. It’s fairly easy to commute within the city, so you don’t necessarily have to stay close to your office. However, most of the offices are on the outskirts and you can easily get an apartment in that side of the city. The city has the second largest beach, several malls, and parks to go to on the weekends; there is an active nightlife too. All in all, any age group will enjoy staying here as there is something to do for everyone.

Chennai is a cosmopolitan city, yet rich in culture and tradition. There is something for everyone. It has the second longest beach in the world, the Marina beach. It is home to South Indian classical music. Tamil cuisine is famous all over the world. The people here are very friendly and warm.

Chennai city is the Popularly called “Gateway to the South India”. Marina beach is a major tourist attraction of the city. The city is known for its classical music shows Every December. It has played a vital role in the evolution of traditional and contemporary art in India. Tamil is the city’s first language. English is spoken widely in South Chennai and Central Chennai, (Kanchipuram and Chennai districts) and is used almost exclusively in business, education and other white collar professions.

Be prepared for the climate which is usually hot most of the time. Knowing Tamil will be of great help especially for shopping. Chennai is the cultural capital of India, so lovers of music, dance and other arts can really enjoy living in Chennai.

Chennai is a great city. Moving here though would mean getting ready for warm weather for majority of the year. The people might seem hostile initially but underneath it all, people here are warm and have a sense of humor. Chennai is a great place for someone who is interested in exploring culture, be it the temples and their magnificent architecture or the classical Indian music which was recognized by UNESCO in 2018. There is also a craze for movies and sports and the respective celebrities enjoy a demi-god status. It can be said that Chennai has a charm that few other cities possess in India and, dare I say, the world–if one can look past the initial discomforts.

The diversity in culture and variety of South Indian cuisines. The simplicity and authenticity among the people and it’s intriguing history. It is bestowed with beautiful beaches and glorious heritage encompassing art music and dance. Humility in people is heart touching and most importantly this city is relatively a safe place for women.