Mangaloreans are kind-natured warm-hearted people who follow their customs and traditions and believe in living a simple, healthy and harmonious life. Mangalore is a chief port city and a major educational, commercial, healthcare, industrial center. KMC (Kasturba Medical College) is a well known Medical College, NITK(National Institute of Technology Karnataka) is a sought after institute for students. Mangalore is known in various languages as Maikala in Beary, Kudla in Tulu, Kodial in Konkani, Mangalapuram in Malayalam. It is known as a cradle of Indian Banking and also the ice-cream capital. The City has a long history of rulers ruling the city during its medieval times which include Tipu Sultan. The City during the ancient days was well known for its agriculture (which majorly consisted of Arecanut, Cashew Nut,) and Tiles which was produced and widely exported. CULTURAL DRESS OF MANGALOREANS There are various tourist spots in and around Mangalore. The most prominen