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Bhangra (Punjabi: ਭੰਗੜਾ) is a type of traditional folk dance of Punjab area of the Indian subcontinent. [1] 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.
Bhangra dancers in Punjab, India. Bhangra is the most popular folk dance from Punjab, originating in the Sialkot area of Punjab, Pakistan. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is ...
The main folk dance performed in the Jammu region are- Kud Dance, Chajja Dance, Crow Dance, Dogri Bhangra etc. Dumhal is a ceremonial dance performed by men of the Wattal tribe. Dancers wear long, colourful robes and tall, conical caps studded with beads and shells. They move in a procession, carrying a banner.
Giddha 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.
Punjabi folk music (Punjabi: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਗੀਤ (); پنجابی لوک موسیقی ()) has a wide range of traditional musical instruments used in folk music and dances like Bhangra, Giddha etc. [1] [2] [3] Some of the instruments are rare in use and to find even.
Punjabi kurta and tehmat Milk vendor with typical traditional brass containers, Gagar, used in Majha Region of Punjab wearing traditional clothes. The tamba, which is also called tehmat [1] [2] is the Punjabi version of the lungi which has folds at the front and is the traditional dress for Punjabi men.
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This is an alphabetical list of notable bhangra bands and solo artists. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .