Bhojpuri movies
Gorakhpur has recently became a hub of Bhojpuri films as bhojpuri is widely spoken here due to physical proximity with state of Bihar. Many channels like Mahua Bhojpuri channel have opened their offices in the city and conduct talent hunt sessions. There is also a bhojpuri flim city opened in the city. Famous Bhojpuri actor Manoj Tiwari contested election from Gorakhpur owing to popularity of Bhojpuri films in the city.
Cuisine
Traditional cuisine includes platters of Galawati and Kakori kababs in Oudh and fish. Wheat, rice, gram, maize, and pulses along with curd, milk, vegetables, ghee and vegetable oils, constitute the items of daily food, rice being the staple food of the people.
Art
Terracotta Town Situated at a distance of 9 to 17 km from Gorakhpur city, there are many villages, which are famous for terracotta products.
Music
One of the main features of Gorakhpur's culture is a tradition of folk-songs and folk-dances. Folk-songs are also performed at various festivals during the year. The kaharwa is sung at Deepawali, the Alha and the kajari during the rainy and winter nights, and the Phaag during Holi.One of the biggest part of Gorakhpur’s culture is the tradition of folk-songs and folk-dances. This is a very artistic vivid part of Gorakhpur’s culture. After a long day of work they unwind with singing and dancing. They have different dances and songs for special occasions also. Folk-songs are performed at different festivals and seasons during the year. They sing the kaharwa at Deepawali, the Alha, Kajri,k Barahmasi during the rainy and winter nights, and the Phaag during Holi. The people of Gorakhpur use the harmonium,
