Life of Punjab and FOLK DANCE OF PUNJAB
Punjab a land of five rivers , hence is a very fertile land . Punjabis popularly known as panju's have been integral part of many countries. They have their unique identity with turban on their head and wearing kada (a bangle),which was given to them as part of identity.They are courageous,so most of them are seen in defence forces.They are even doing social work which is the integral part of their religion called as SEWA. Any one who enters Gurudwara has to wear a small cloth on their head as part of respect to the divine. The word Gurudwara means house of Guru or divine.Turban is the pride of all sikhs. They are born fighters.
Punjabis have been ahead in helping the community as community service is being talked about and taught in their religion.
Many tourists visit the famous Golden Temple also known as Harmandir sahib and experience the peace of mind and tranquility. Just a few steps away is the famous Jallianwala Baug, a place that depicts the history of Indian freedom struggle.
If you happen to visit Punjab visit Golden temple and see for your self the services.Food is served to people round the clock and they have lodging facility too.
They are very jolly natured and are always ready to dance upon the beats of dhol or music. They greet each other with Sat Sri Akal by joining hands.
* Bhangra is very famous around the world were the men wear colourful dhoti ,kurta with colourful turbans on their head and wear jutti means footwear which is also very famous. This dance is very fast and energetic. They do this dance with either sticks or handkerchiefs matching their steps to dhol ,even women or girls also perform this dance with grace, Women wear colourful salwar-kameez with embroidered dupatta as you can see in the picture above.It is performed in semi-circle form.
We can say that bhangra is performed by both men and women.
* Giddha is the dance form of girls or women who dance on boliya a short saying which are in real sense teasing the sisters,brother-in-law, sister-in-law ,mother-in-law and husbands.Boliya are sang by them and two girls perform or enact in the middle.This dance form is performed in semi-circle form. They either wear shirt with frilled skirt or wear salwar-kameez with traditional ornaments and jutti (footwear) which is embroidered.
* Jaggo is a pre-wedding ritual in which friends and relatives of both bride and groom dance and enjoy whole night. This is still relevant in villages but now the trend has picked up in cities also.They go to different houses and dance there too.Here they are offered sweets for the nupital to be held. Its just like whole night party with dance. This ritual is gaining momentum now a days and is celebrated as the last night of bachelorette and spinster.
Kikli is actually a game which is being included as part of folk dance wherein either two girls or couple of girls join hands and move round,its a fun.
Lastly, I would like to say visit this beautiful land of Punjab where you will see the fields of musturd that gives a beautiful look and the village life therein where a huge glass of lassi(butter milk) is served to everyone..
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