Campus Culture in Detroit : Wayne State University

Walk in the Midtown Detroit and you will notice a lot of students around. Its because Detroit has one of the largest universities in United States - The Wayne State University

It has more than 25.000 students on the roll from different parts of United States as well as from different part of the world.It offers more than 370 academic programs, which brings in flock of students in Detroit.

Since the students in the university are from different nations. It adds to the cultural diversity in Detroit.

Wayne State University has on campus housing for students, which allows the students to know each other, mingle and share their cultures.

Also the University hosts Exchange and International Students  from Brazil, India and Middle East.

The list of events on the Wayne State schedule reflects the diversity of the campus.

Festivals from all different cultures are celebrated collectively.

Indeed Wayne State University helps add diversity of Detroit.

Detroit - The Arabian Way

Detroit Metro Area has influences of the Arabian culture in it. Be it the mouthwatering Arabian dishes, desserts or the lifestyle.

10 minutes of drive from the Midtown Detroit and you find yourself in an Arabian Land. 

The Grocery shops offers imported items all the way from the Arabian Peninsula.The shops and business have the bi-lingual hoardings.
The name of the shops written both in Arabic and English.

You will find dense population who came from the middle-east in the early 1970’s and settled in United States since then.

Also be prepared to spend some money in the high class restaurants offering their specials in dishes made from fresh meat.
Yes they can be a bit heavy on the pocket for sure.

But you might not find oink oink here, the Arabs dont have pork in their diets.

Visit the place during the time of the festivals and one would find friends and families celebrating “Eid” (An Arabic festive) around the whole city, with their barbeque plans and coffee gathering,

All this not in the homes but outdoors, the Arabian Way

Sports in Detroit : The Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers

It is a Major League Baseball team representing Detroit. It was founded in the year 1894 in the city. The hold the title to be the oldest and continuous one name one city franchise in the American League and are a pride for the people of Detroit.

Their home avenue is The Comerica Park, which indeed is a huge baseball field that can hold upto 45000 Baseball lovers.

They won the World series title in 1984, 1969 , 1945 and 1935.

Detroit being the home to the tigers inspire every Detroit'er to take up baseball at some point of time in his life.

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Sports in Detroit - Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings

With 11 championships under its flag, Detroit is home to Detroit Red Wings, the Hockey team is part of the NHL Hockey. 

They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL), and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadians, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks.

The Red Wings have won the most Stanley Cup championships of any NHL franchise based in the United States, and are third overall in total NHL championships, behind the Montreal Canadians and Toronto Maple Leafs. 

They play home games in the 20,066 capacity Joe Louis Arena   

For Hockey events : http://www.stubhub.com/detroit-red-wings-tickets/

Sports in Detroit - Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons

Another team from Detroit is the Detroit Pistons.

The team was established in 1941

It represent Detroit in the NBA Basketball and has won 3 championship. The home venue for this team is The Palace of Auburn Hills.

The palace hosted NBA Finals games 3, 4 and 5 in 20114 and 2005 which brought Detroit on the World Map as a interesting location for sport lovers

Interested in Basketball? Detroit got its own team !

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Sports in Detroit - Detroit Lions

Detroit is home to some major Major American Sports team. 

One of it is the Detroit Lions It is a professional team that plays in NFL Football. 

They are the members of the North Division of the National Football conference in the NFL. The Home venue for the Team is Ford Field in Detroit.

The team was officially established in 1930. Since then it has been part of four NFLs and is yet to play in Super Bowl.

So Football Lovers: Welcome to the Land of Lions

For more, read: https://fsolmen.wordpress.com

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Music Culture in Detroit

Music adds to life in Detroit. The city has its own uniqueness when it comes to Music. The city has a number of venues which experience a lot of music loving audience, both from national and international Destinations.

The Fillmore Detroit

Address: Performing Arts Theater , Woodward Av. Detroit

This place was built in the year 1925. Since then the place has hosted many big Music events including the Detroit Music Awards and The Ultimate Black Party.

Also the place has hosted singers from American Idol, who brought with them a huge audience.

Majestic Detroit

Address: 4140 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

Another stop for music lovers when they come to Detroit. With its large halls and a list of events all over the calendar, it is one the places which should be surely there on your checklist when you come to Detroit.

Harpos Concert Theatre

Address: 14238 Harper Ave, Detroit

A place with heavy metal bands and music of all genre. The place have had performaces by Potluck and Wrekonzie in the past and have had large audience.

It has events for people of all ages lined up one after another.

Apart from these venues, Music in Detroit can be found beyond four walled auditoriums and theatres. Walk around In Detroit across Woodward or visit the downtown Detroit in spring and see small bands performing under the fresh warmth of the sun.

External Links:

For list of Music events in Detroit

Visit : http://www.ticketmaster.com/section/concerts

Vie nocturne européenne - Greektown Detroit

                         

Greektown located in Downtown Detroit, decorated with casinos, bars and clubs attracts the crowd once the sky gets dark.

Every night folks from the city and from other parts of Michigan flock to the place to try their luck at the poker, grab a drink, enjoy a walk on the European style streets or to do the thing which excites the most: Party!

The place has a couple of good restaurants too. Be it the “Five Guys” which is famous for offering fries made from fresh potatoes directly from the field, or be it the fine dining sites, Food-o-holics love this place.

Photo via Detroitdeadline.com

One can also notice employees returning from their late night shifts since they know Greektown is one of the few places where they can get what they need even at that late hour of the day, or probably early hour of the next day.

The pastry stores in the Greektown has got awesome mouthwatering menu, Yummy !

Photo via greektown.com

The biggest casino in the area “The Greektown Casino” every night witnesses many earning a fortune, many losing it.

Photo via greektown.com

To enter in casino or clubs one must be at least 21 years old, otherwise get ready to be disappointed by the security official’s rude “NO”. (I myself was denied 3 times)

The area is safe, thanks to the Detroit Police department for their patrolling. Students from different nearby universities love to come on weekends, to re-fuel and get ready for the week ahead.

Alina a student from Wayne State University expressed how relaxed she feels once she comes to the place. “It’s always fun to come to Greektown, it’s always on the top of my head”.

Hispanic Culture in Detroit

 

Rich in its diversity, Detroit hosts different cultures. Travel to the south west part of the city and guess what, you are in a Hispanicized Detroit, named as "The Mexican Town".

Aroma of the delicious Mexican food coming out from the kitchens of around a dozen of restaurants, each one of it is best in its own way, light on pocket, delicious on taste buds.





Delicious Steak - One dish of the many mouth watering dishes on the menu



Initially the area witnessed a rise in Hispanic community as Detroit attracted job seekers to its magnificent motor industry in the early 1920’s.

When the immigrants from the other continent packed their bags, they packed their culture, food habits, lifestyle and tradition which very beautifully reflects in each and every thing you come across in the Mexican Town.

Having an experience of what festivals look like for Hispanics, travel to the area in May, and you will see the vibrant Sinco De Mayo celebration, which is celebrated commemorating the battle Hispanics won. Visit the place in November to be a part of the Day of the Dead, which happens to be pretty much like Halloween. 

 

Decoration on Day of the Dead- a Hispanic Festival

 

The place has a couple of grocery stores which sells imports from Mexico, one can have a good ingredient collection for a Mexican recipe prepared at the dining table.

Ah, who can stay away from the original tequila? The best of it can be tasted at the bars in the Mexican Town.

South-west Detroit comes under district 6 of the city council in Detroit Municipal Corporation, and the young lady representing this area keenly keeps up with projects aiming towards preserving the Hispanic Culture.

“There is a very different type of vibe which one can feel in Southwest Detroit, and is indeed a source of attraction for everyone who lives or passes by Detroit” explains Raquel Castaneda Lopez, the council member, with great enthusiasm.

The gift shops offer you craft and art work, the clay toy of the classic Mexican man with the hat is so cute that resisting from buying it will be impossible.

Traditional Hand made imports at the Gift shops

 

 

Ah ! How did I miss it, The Bakery is another awesome attraction offering really mouth-watering and soothing desserts and pies, for the price less than elsewhere in the city.

The rich Hispanic culture willingly merges and here we are, the advantage is for us, There is a “Camino” that takes us in ‘Mexico”.

 

There is a short documentary about the place, which I directed and can be worth watching in case you too are one of those who just love new places.

Enjoy :)