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  2. Mujra - Wikipedia

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    Mujra is a dance performance by women in a format that emerged during Mughal rule in India, where the elite class and local rulers like the nawabs of the Indian society (often connected to the Mughal emperor's court) used to frequent tawaifs (courtesans) for their entertainment.

  3. Punjabi wedding traditions - Wikipedia

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    Engagement is a significant part of a Punjabi wedding. First, the girl is draped with a phulkari (very decorative dupatta), which is usually very ornate. In some families this chunni is a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. She is also presented with jewellery, which her mother and sister-in-law help her wear.

  4. Folk dances of Punjab - Wikipedia

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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.

  5. Neha Bhasin - Wikipedia

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    Neha Bhasin (born 18 November 1982) is an Indian singer and songwriter. She is known for her playback work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil cinemas and independent songs in the genre of Indian pop and Punjabi folk music. Bhasin has received seven Filmfare nominations across different languages and won two Filmfare Awards for her songs "Jag Ghoomeya ...

  6. Bhangra (dance) - Wikipedia

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    bhaṅgṛā. IPA. /ˈpə̀ŋɡə̆ɽäː/. 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. [2]

  7. Jhumar - Wikipedia

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    Jhumar performed before 1947. Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional Seraiki dance in Pakistan, it originates from the Southern Punjab. [1][2][3] It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. It is slower and more rhythmic form. [4][5] The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means to sway in ...

  8. Dholak - Wikipedia

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    It is widely used in qawwali, kirtan, lavani and bhangra.It was formerly used in classical dance. Indian children sing and dance to it during pre-wedding festivities. It is often used in Filmi Sangeet (Indian film music), in chutney music, chutney-soca, baitak gana, taan singing, bhajans, and the local Indian folk music of Jamaica, Suriname, Guyana, Caribbean, South Africa, Mauritius, and ...

  9. List of Pakistani wedding songs - Wikipedia

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    Sammi Meri Waar سمّی میری وار. Hindko, Potohari. [1] Pa Bismillah Qadam Rawakhla په بسم الله قدم راواخله. Pashto. Aaya Laariye Ni. Musarrat Nazir. Punjabi. Ahesta Bero آهسته برو.