Chennai or Madras, as it was formerly known is a renowned center of learning and fine arts even today. The city is flaunted as one of the most important hubs of ancient Dravidian art and architecture. Its heritage is steeped in a culture that is as diverse, today as its cuisine.
Today, Chennai is home to most of the movie studios is the Tamil movie industry also referred to as Kollywood. Fine arts and the celluloid join hands in the modernity adopted by the city. Its multi cultural facet is best seen during the Christmas season when Chennai becomes home for the best choirs in India, staging various carol performances in English as well as Tamil.
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