The people of Darjeeling are rooted towards their culture and traditions that have been practised over generations. Arts and crafts are one of the major parts of their culture that can be witnessed during festivals and religious events. The people of are Darjeeling fond of music and dance forms which are performed to celebrate and share happiness. The city is home to numerous communities and tribes that contribute to the overall culture. Hinduism is the most followed religion of this region followed by Buddhism, Islam and Christianity. Besides this, the city of Darjeeling was one of the prominent parts of the British Empire due to which there are various structures and monuments that take back to the colonial era.