Culture Of Punjab

Punjabi culture is one of the most talked about culture which reflects the color and happiness in one. read about various aspects of punjabi culture.

phulkariPhulkari, a traditional embroidery art is well known for its colorful designs and colors. The dresses made by phulkari are called 'Phulkaris' and are worn by punjabi women on special occasions and ceremonies. The word 'Phulkari' is made of two words "Phul" and "kari", where "Phul" means flower and "kari" means technique, thus forming technique of making flowers.
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The long old fact of Tiyaan (also called Tiyan), the festival of Punjabi girls was well known to everyone. Does this still stand true? Ask your child what is Tiyan and probably he will start blinking his eyes to hear this new word.
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A generation ago, the turban was the "crowning glory" of all Punjabis whether Muslim, Hindu or Sikh. Muslims and Hindus have given up their turbans, but it remains, literally, an article of faith for Sikh men whose religion forbids them to cut their hair.
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No doubt jewellery making is an ancient craft that goes back to the cave man and its popular use in ancient India is well established. Jewellery in India also has had social and economic implications. It is an investment as also a saving for emergencies.
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rakhi festivalElder sister take much care of their young brother, They tell about their brother on the school time. “adhi marda school jawe Veer mera nicka jeha"
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Sohni was the daughter of a potter named Tula, who lived in Punjab near the banks of the Chenab River. As soon as the Surahis (water pitchers) and mugs came off the wheels, she would draw floral designs on them and transform them into masterpieces of art.
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A glimpse into the lives and culture of the people of Punjab can be got through the folk idiom of Punjab. There is a great repertoire of music, right from the time of birth to death, of love and separation of dance and rejoice, of marriage and fullfilment. Culturally Punjab
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The Punjabi Culture is reflected in its folk dances , folk songs , arts and crafts . Punjab deserves praise for its hospitality and assimilative power .
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Luddi is a victory-dance recognisable by the swaying movements of the head. The fairy dancers of the court of lord Indira are reputed to have taught the technique of Giddha and Sammi to the girls of this earth.
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As in every society, Punjabi society has its traditions to mark every stage of life from birth to death. Perhaps no other life-event is more surrounded by tradition than marriage.
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The Guru has explained four stages, called lavans, for the human bride to marry God i.e. to realize Him. The stages (lavans) are recorded on page 773 of the Sikh Holy Book -Guru Granth Sahib.
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Duppatta is very important part of Punjabi girls. It increases the smartness and proud of the women, but the traditional fashion of Punjabi girl is decreasing in Punjab due to the western culture. Instead of taking the duppatta on the head, girls/women wear it only around the neck.
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Punjab is a state of season and festivals. Even in month of Baisakhi celebrated like that in the month of Savan. Teejs are celebrated in the Punjab. The month of Sawan is extremely waited by the people and also by the young girls. The real life of Punjabi people is seen in the festival.
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Art is described as a creation or expression of something beautiful especially in a visual form and Arts and Crafts as a phrase means decorative designs and handicrafts. In this field, also, Punjab has the hoary and distinguished tradition which its people have maintained in spite of vicissitudes of time.
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Working with pride and honour and devoted to struggle and work hard, The typical Punjabi is an extrovert, a sociable fellow who build their life with their own hands and drive the fate lines
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