Chennai is one of India’s megacities, a rapidly-expanding metropolis that serves as a center for industry, commerce, and culture for the country. The British founded the city in the 17th century as Madras. The name was changed in 1996 to reflect the local population rather than colonial influences. As a modern city, Chennai is an interesting mixture of the traditional and the technological. While it is a growing city of business and industry, it is also the center of Tamil culture and is famous for its classical Indian dance, music, and theater.
While visitors can explore the city’s traditional venues and historic landmarks, the city also has many modern conveniences, such as five star hotels Chennai, a thriving film industry known as Kollywood, and the restaurants and clubs that business travellers and film celebrities require. There are a number of popular sporting venues and well-maintained parks to offer respite from the bustle of urban life.
Chennai is also known for its unique shopping experiences. Traditional regional items such as antiques, jewellery, and Tamil art and crafts are readily available. Tirunelveli palymyr-fiber and leaf handicrafts, Thanjavur metalworks, and Kanchipuram silks can be found in Chennai boutiques and shops. Shoppers can also choose from Mahabalipuram stone carvings and Kumbakonam brass and broze castings. In additiona to traditional art, many galleries offer contemporary art by leading Tamil and Indian artists.
Certain areas of the city offer better shopping. Wholesale markets can be found at Parrys Corner and in George Town. Some streets are devoted to selling only one type of merchandise, making it both easier for shoppers to locate the goods they want and more difficult to choose from the variety of options. For example, Moore Market is known for its bookstores while Burma Bazaar is a popular spot for finding electronic goods and media which are counterfeit and therefore available for bargain prices. Another popular shopping haunt is Pondy Bazaar which features silks and textiles as well as diamond, silver, and gold jewellery.
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