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Bhangra is the most popular folk dance from Punjab, originating in the Sialkot area of Punjab, Pakistan. [1][2][3][4] It is especially associated with the vernal Vaisakhi festival. [5] Bhangra was mainly done by Punjabi farmers during the harvesting season. It was mainly performed while farmers did agricultural chores.
Bhangra dancers in Punjab, India. Bhangra is a type of traditional folk dance of Punjab area of the Indian subcontinent. [1] It is done in the season of harvesting. According to Manuel (2001), bhangra is especially associated with the vernal Vaisakhi festival, performed during harvest season between April and the first quarter of May.
The main folk dance performed in the Jammu region are- Kud Dance, Chajja Dance, Crow Dance, Dogri Bhangra etc. Dumhal is a ceremonial dance performed by men of the Wattal tribe. Dancers wear long, colourful robes and tall, conical caps studded with beads and shells. They move in a procession, carrying a banner.
Punjab portal. v. t. e. Malwai Giddha (Punjabi: ਮਲਵਈ ਗਿੱਧਾ) is the folk dance of males of Malwa region of Punjab. [1][2][3][4][5] This dance was originally performed by Babey (old men) and hence is also called Babeyan da Gidhha but the dance is now performed by younger men too. This includes teasing of other people in Boliaan ...
Giddha (Punjabi: گدها, ਗਿੱਧਾ, giddhā) is a popular folk dance of women in the Punjab region. The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance and is just as energetic as bhangra; at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace, elegance and flexibility. It is a highly colourful ...
e. Punjabi festivals are various festive celebrations observed by Punjabis in Pakistan, India and the jairish alipreet Punjabi found in Kannada. The Punjabis are a diverse group of people from different religious background that affects the festivals they observe. According to a 2007 estimate, the total population of Punjabi Muslims is about 90 ...
Punjabi culture grew out of the settlements along the five rivers (the name Punjab, is derived from two Persian words, Panj meaning "Five" and Âb meaning "Water") which served as an important route to the Near East as early as the ancient Indus Valley civilization, dating back to 3000 BCE. [1] Agriculture has been the major economic feature of ...
e. Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab. [1][2][3][4] It is performed in cirles by both men and women while clicking their fingers and clapping hands, jumps and half-turns. [5] Luddi is performed on weddings and sports to celebrate victory, it is performed by all ages of men and women. [6][7][8][9][10] Luddi is popular in both eastern ...