People of Punjab: Lively And Fun Loving!

People of Punjab: Lively And Fun Loving!

The culture and tradition in the north Indian state of Punjab is rich and varied. Various cities of the state are worldwide famous for several things. Some cities play major roles to represent traditions and cultures of the state while other towns are popular for several kinds of businesses.

The major population of Punjab comprises of Sikhs. Apart from that people of various religions live in this beautiful state. The people of Punjab are famous for their hard work. These Punjabis are are mostly into agriculture. The farmers of the state play a foremost role in the agricultural output. Moreover, the fertile land of the state presents ample scope for agriculture.

Apart from agriculture, Punjab is famous for various other things. The citizens of Punjab are well-known for their warmth hospitality. Stroll into any village in the Punjab countryside and the visitor will be welcomed with delicious food items, glasses full of lassi and a heart-warming invitation to stay over.

The people of the state take great pride in their courage and believe in traditional customs and rituals. The affinity of these people plays an important role in the culture of the state.

The Punjabis are friendly and are known for living life to the fullest. The people of Punjab’s villages usually live in small communities and live a peaceful life. These people give a great deal of respect to their culture and traditions. Because of their loving and helpful behavior, Punjabis are loved by worldwide communities.

The Food, music and dance of the state are very famous. The folk music of Punjab is a mirror of the rural Punjabi way of life. These songs have reference to the culture and traditions of the state. These light-hearted folk songs represent every little thing about life.

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Punjabi Handicrafts: Adding Value to Traditional Life!

Punjabi Handicrafts: Adding Value to Traditional Life!

The tradition and culture of Punjab state revolves around its folk, embracing, rich heritage and livelihood. Along with its affluent cuisine, colorful outfits, blissful dance styles and heart touching music, it takes just arrogance in the dexterously formed handicrafts it has long been popular for.

The industrial crafts of Malwa, traditional clothing of Majha, and the woodcraft of Doaba are part of the artistic wealth of Punjab. Majha region is well known for its expensive textiles, woolen carpets and elegant palm leaf fans. Holy city Amritsar deals in various kinds of silks and shawls. Apart from that, the city is a hub for carpet manufactures.

Carpet weaving was promoted by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. During his time, he set up carpet workshops under the management of skilled Kashmiri weavers who were migrated to the city when it became part of the Sikh territory. The accessibility of excellence fur from the neighboring mount states loaned impulsion to this craft, allowing for remarkably well hand-knotted woolen carpets.

The Doaba area is situated at the shore of the rivers Beas and Satluj. It has long artisan communities-especially wood workers, shoe makers and tanners. Jalandhar is known for containers and low stools. Another handicraft panja dhurrie, intricately linked to the Punjabi concept of dowry that comprises items of bedclothes.

To the south of Satluj River, Malwa lies. Three major cities of this region are: Malerkotla, Patiala and Faridkot. Patiala is famous for producing fabrics and colorful cushions. Malerkotla, the only Muslim-Pathan principality in the state, possesses specialist zardozi and metal workers.

The Punjabi artifacts, with their eye-catching designs have gained popularity worldwide. Haveli restaurant, a tribute to the traditions and culture of Punjab, has many artifacts integrated in their themed décor and on sale at their stores. One must visit Haveli, to get a glimpse of real Punjab.

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Bhangra: Defining Punjab Since Decades!

Bhangra: Defining Punjab Since Decades!

It is said that human has been dancing since the dawn of time, in every culture around the globe. Dance is an expression of a dancer’s inner soul, which symbolizes his emotions. When we talk about Punjab, the dance form that strikes us immediately is ‘Bhangra’. Bhangra, the traditional folk dance of Punjab has always been an integral part of Punjabi life. Whether it is a wedding performance or the celebration of Baisakhi, Bhangra is performed to celebrate every happy moment & festival in Punjab. Bhangra is closely associated with Punjabi culture and traditions.

Jhumar, Luddi, Dankara, Dhamaal, Sami and Giddha are some of the traditional movements that are used to enhance Bhangra. In today’s time, Bhangra is not just a dance style but is also a music genre. As this music has gained worldwide attention, it has gone through various evolutions. Where it was performed only on boliyan, today many elements of hip-hop, jazz and rock are enfolded within it.

Today, where the culture and traditions of Bhangra have gained popularity throughout the globe, influences from various forms of dance have caused the traditional art form to evolve further. The world of dance is devoted in keeping the rituals alive and the Punjabi Folk Art of Bhangra has left no stone unturned to do that.

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Gurdas Maan: Icon That Generates Definition of Punjabi Music!

Gurdas Maan: Icon That Generates Definition of Punjabi Music!

Punjabian Da Maan, Gurdas Maan has made a very special place in the heart of music lovers through his singing. He is considered as one of the most notable figures in the world of music. How can one forget the song ‘Dil Da Mamla Hai’! The song released in 1980 is still the leading song in the world of Punjabi music, which also enabled him to gain national attention.

His style and flow of singing has been copied by countless Punjabi Singers. This is the reason why he the most consistent artists in the past two decades. His singing reflects his love for Punjabi culture and traditions. A number of his songs ‘Apna Punjab Hove’ and many others are based on culture of Punjab. His presence on the mike is still unmatched.

Punjabis are fun, open-hearted, and without regrets. So is their food. If you are visiting India for the first time, and have a bucket list of things to do here, the Taj Mahal should be number one and Punjabi food second. Dal Makhani, paneer tikka, sarson da saag makki ki roti, aloo ke parathe – the food is iconic. It is full of life, butter, ghee, and love.

In his life, the living legend went through several difficult situations, but still he never gave up. ‘Baithi sade naal savari utter gayi’ is the song, he performed and dedicated to his driver, who was died in a car accident. This talks about his kind nature.

Apart from songs, Maan has also worked in several Punjabi movies. As an actor he has performed in Punjabi, Hindi and Tamil movies. His debut movie "Saheed E Mohabbat Boota Singh" was a huge international hit and "Waris Shah : Ishq Da Waaris" is considered a classic. Aside from singing in Punjabi, he is fluent in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Haryanvi and Rajasthani.

Gurdas Maan is truly the heart of Punjabi Music. We pray that he will continuously entertain us with his voice.

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Music ‘N’ Dance- Punjabis Top Choice!

Music ‘N’ Dance- Punjabis Top Choice!

The vibrant and multi-colored land of Punjab is a hub of the most enthusiastic form of dances and peppy-loud music!
When a Punjabi munda or a kudi start tapping their feet on the beats of rhythmic dhol, the entire ambience lifts with joy & vibrancy. Some of the major folk dances and music of Punjab include:
  
Energetic Bhangra
Performed by men on the carefree beats of dhol, chimta or iktar, Bhangra is an energetic form of dancing. It expresses the spirit of celebration and hence is performed on almost every occasion whether it is a wedding or a festival. It is performed donning a colorful costume consisting turban, dhoti and kurta.

Beautiful Giddha
Giddha is performed by the oh-so-beautiful women of Punjab. The striking movements of this dance form mesmerize the whole environment with the sounds of constant tapping feet and claps. Uttering Boliyan in loud and shrieking voices is one of the highlighting feature of this dance style. Giddha too is performed with the idea of bringing alive the festive feeling. It is mostly performed in a circular form where one woman sits at the center and plays the dhol.

Fun-filled Kikli Kikli is the-most traditional and common dance performed by women and kids. Young girls forms pairs and hold each other’s hands in a crisscross manner while moving in a circular motion. It is performed while with singing folk-songs.

Gripping Folk Music In the past, Folk music of Punjab was all about shabad kirtan. It encompassed the rhymes and epic tales of valor. This kind of music came into existence during the 16th century and is known as the dhrupad style of music. The originator of this music was Guru Nanak Dev Ji and this tradition was followed by all the Sikh gurus. The Gurus used all 62 ragas mentioned in the holy book Guru Granth Sahib to bring out the essence of this folk music.

Over the long passage of time, the folk music underwent many changes but still it is considered to be the best mode to express one’s emotions.Thus, all these form of dances and music act as a knot binding the Punjabis with ever-lasting culture and tradition of Punjab.

One can even witness the cultural music and dance of Punjab at Haveli & Rangla Punjab located in Jalandhar, Punjab.

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