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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. Luddi - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  5. Giddha - Wikipedia

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    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.

  6. 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.

  7. Jhumar - Wikipedia

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    Culture. Regions. Punjab portal. v. t. e. Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) [1] is a traditional Punjabi dance in Pakistan, it originates from the Southern Punjab. [2][3] It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. [4] It is slower and more rhythmic form. [5] The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which ...

  8. 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.

  9. Music of Punjab - Wikipedia

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    Music of Punjab reflects the traditions of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, associated with Punjabi language. Punjab is currently divided into two parts: East Punjab, in India, and West Punjab, the most populous province of Pakistan. The Punjab has diverse styles of music, ranging from folk and Sufi to classical, notably the ...