The culture of Philadelphia dates back to the year 1682 when Philadelphia was established by William Penn. Gradually as Philadelphia developed into a major political and economic center of the country, people belonging to different ethnic groups and religions settled in the city. The immigration and migration during the 19th and 20th century led to formation of a cosmopolitan culture in Philadelphia. The population of the city comprises of large concentrations of Germans, East African, Italians, Asians, Irishmen, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Indian, Puerto Ricans and African Americans.
Philadelphia has made various contributions in the field of art, food, music, architecture and television. Some of the institutions devoted to the development of art and culture in Philadelphia are the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, The Wallace Foundation, The Philadelphia Foundation and The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
People of various religion and ethnic origin have
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influenced the culture of Philadelphia. Fine art, music, film and television form an inseparable part of the Philadelphian culture. The various annual events that are celebrated with great pomp and grandeur play a significant role in establishing Philadelphia as one of the most culturally rich and diverse areas of the world. Different types of festivals related to art, dance, culture, entertainment are celebrated all year-round in Philly. The Bach Festival of Philadelphia, Jam on the River, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe and the Popnoise Festival are some of the music and arts festivals celebrated in the city. Some of the other festivals celebrated in Philly are Philadelphia International Auto Show, The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival and The International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.
Philadelphia is an ideal place to taste the culinary creations from all over the world. Mixing up of different cultures has allowed many tastes to mix and develop. The cheese steak is a very popular dish of Philadelphia that was experimented during the 1930s and is one of the popular dishes.
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