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  2. 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.

  3. Bhangra (dance) - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. Giddha - Wikipedia

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    e. 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 ...

  5. Punjabi culture - Wikipedia

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    Punjabi dances are performed either by men or by women. The dances range from solo to group dances and also sometimes dances are done along with traditional musical instruments. Bhangra is one of the most famous dances originating in the Punjab by farmers during the harvesting season. It was mainly performed while farmers did agricultural chores.

  6. Sammi (dance) - Wikipedia

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    Sammi (Shahmukhi: سمّی) is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab. [1] The dance is most popular in the Sandalbar and Pothohar regions of Punjab . [ 2 ]

  7. Malwai Giddha - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  8. Category:Folk dances of Punjab - Wikipedia

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    Category:Folk dances of Punjab. Category. : Folk dances of Punjab. Punjab has a large number of folk dances according to the different occasions such as Religious, Harvest, Wedding and other celebrations in Punjab. The dances are the way to share their happiness in a wonderful way.

  9. Jatra (theatre) - Wikipedia

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    Jatra (origin: Yatra meaning procession or journey in Sanskrit) [1] is a popular folk-theatre form Bengali theatre, spread throughout most of Bengali speaking areas of the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh and Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Tripura [1][2][3][4] As of 2005, there were some 55 troupes based in Calcutta 's ...