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Dances Of PunjabBhangra and Gidda are world famous punjabi dance which have its root in punjab. Enjoy reading about Bhangra, Gidda, Jhumar and other folk dances of punjab which make the punjab more colorful. 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 Read more on The Music Of Punjab Read more on Giddha, A truly colorful dance of punjabi womens Also called the gatka dance, this is a dance of celebration. Two men, each holding colourful staves, dance round each other and tap their sticks together in rhythm with the drums. This dance is often part of marriage celebrations, also can be called Martial art of Nihang Singhs. Read more on Dhankara, Gatka A traditional Dance on Punjab This dance has originally come from Sandalbar (now in Pakistan), but is now very much a part of Punjab folk heritage. It is a dance of graceful gait, based on specific Jhumar rhythm. The Jhummar is a dance of ecstasy. It is a living testimony of the happiness of men. Read more on Jhumar, A Folk Dance From Punjab 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. Read more on Luddi Sammi , A Punjabi Folk entertainment The Bhangra is perhaps the most virile form of Indian Folk Dances. Springing from the land of five rivers, it abundantly reflects the vigor, the vitality, the leaven of exuberance, and the hilarity permeated among the rural folk by the promise of a bumper crop. The Bhangra season starts with Read more on Bhangra With Dhol and Great Enthusiasm Punjabi folk is so rich, so varied and so versatile that even common man feels it-s charm. The exuberance and vitality of the people of Punjab are vigorously displayed in their folk dances. With the drum beat or to the tune of some other instrument of folk music, the energetic feet of the people of Punjab Read more on Folk dances And Songs Of Punjab 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. The fairy which taught Giddha was known as Giddho while the one who taught Sammi was named as such. This kind of dance form is popular in Sandal Bar which now is in Pakistan. Sammi has Read more on Sammi , A Punjabi Folk entertainment |
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