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Folk dance for males
1.Bhangra
2.Malwai Giddha
3.Mirza
Folk dance for Females
1.Sammi
2.Jaago
3.kiklli
4. Definition of Punjabi culture
This name originates from the Persian
language panj (five), and ‘ab' (water).
Combined together the word becomes
Panjab or Punjab-land of the five
rivers. Indus River (the largest river in
this five river system), and the five other
rivers to the south eventually join Indus or
merge into it later in the downstream of
the Punjab valley. All the rivers start and
flow out of the Himalayas. These other
6. Bhangra
Bhangra is a form of dance oriented folk music
that has become a pop sensation in the united
kingdom. The present musical style is derived
form the traditional musical accompaniment to
the folk dance of Punjab called by the same name
bhangra.
7. Malwai Giddha
The dance originated in the Malwa are of the Punjab
region and is associated with the districts of Muktsar,
Bathinda, Faridkot, Sangrur, Ferozpur, Mansa and
Patiala. There are many teams of Malwai Giddha
performers seen performing at the Mela of village
Chhapaar.
8. Mirza
This word is derived from the word MIRZA, which refers to
a character from one of the three popular tragic romances
of Punjab ‘Mirza Sahiba’. And, this word has no other
meaning, here they are just referring to or you can say
calling that person. In Punjab, the word for ‘Boy’ is
‘Munda’ and if old ladies want to call one without
referring the name then they will most likely say
‘Mundeya’. Here, ‘mirza’ for ‘mirza’ is as same as
‘mundeya’ for ‘munda’.
10. Sammi
The dancers are dressed in bright colored Kutras and
full flowing skirts called lehengas. A peculiar silver hair
ornament is associated with this dance.
Like Giddha it is danced in a circle. The dancers stand
in a ring and swing their hands bringing them up from
the sides, right in front.
11. Jaggo
Jaggo is celebrated in the last hours of the night. They decorate
copper or brass vessel called khadaa with diveh (clay lamps) and
fill them with mustard oil and light them. The bride or
bridegroom's maternal aunt (mammi) carries it on her head, and
another lady will carry a long stick with bells, shaking it. The
ladies will then go into other friends' and families' homes; after
being welcomed by sweets and drinks, they dance there and move
on. It is a loud ceremony, filled with joy, dancing, fireworks, and
food
12. kiklli
Kikli one of the folk dances of Punjabi females performed by two girls
holding hands and twirling each other in circle and balancing their
positions in circular motions. It is generally popular in young girls and
performed in pairs. A variety of songs are used with clapping.
13. Conclusion
Punjabis are renowned for their utmost interest in arts and crafts. Many
phrases have decorative designs and handicrafts. Women used to weave
woolen attire for everybody in the family. "Phulkari" is recognized
worldwide for its intricate work. Shawls in silk are carefully hand-woven
using traditional motifs as designs. Other famous crafts of the region
include lacquer work, wooden work, Calico painting, paper mache` and
many more. Wooden furniture is beautifully crafted by artisans with
exquisite craftsmanship.