Bhangra - Folk Dance of Punjab State of India

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Bhangra is a lively form of Punjabi folk music and dance that originates from Punjab. People traditionally performed Bhangra when celebrating the harvest. During Bhangra, people sing Punjabi Boliyaan lyrics, at least one person plays the the dhol drum, and other people may play the flute, dholak drum, or other musical instruments. While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of such diverse occasions as weddings and New Year celebrations. 

Primarily men performed Bhangra, while the ladies performed their own fierce, yet elegant, dance called Giddha. The men wore the turban, lungi (long cloth wrapped around the waist), and kurta (traditional Indian shirt.

Nowadays, because of Punjabi influence worldwide, people perform Bhangra in all parts of the world at occasions such as weddings, receptions, and parties. Bhangra has evolved from a dance and music only performed in the Punjab region, to a popular style of music and dance that people perform throughout South Asia and many parts of the world.

Taken on: April 21, 2008

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