THE CONVERSATION
The multitude of nuanced cultural facets that define Hyderabad are very often glossed over by either its relatively recent official designation as the ‘City of Pearls’ or the gluttonous cacophony apotheosizing Biryani and Haleem.
The historical texts alone can never provide a good understanding of the past, especially its impact on society and the resultant evolution of a distinct cultural identity.
Oral history, kept alive through recounting from one generation to the next, proves to be a far more powerful and informative source.
This Conversation will touch upon some interesting facets of Hyderabad’s history, dwell upon the evolution of its unique syncretic culture, reminisce about iconic personalities who shaped society, and reflect on the contemporary relevance of the city’s famed socio-cultural inheritance.