Dances of Punjab

Folk dancers in his colourful costume

Punjab is very rich in terms of types and number of folk dances. It has many different types of folk dances, among which the most famous and popular are Bhangra and Giddha. These days, many non-Punjabis are also getting into Punjab's folk dances, as you occasionally see a European, African or Chinese in various Bhangra competitions. These non-Punjabis have simply made Punjabi dance a part of their own culture as well.

The exuberance and vitality of the people of Punjab are vigorously displayed in their folk dances. With the drum beat or to the tune of some other instrument of folk music, the energetic feet of the people of Punjab are spontaneously set in to give birth to a folk dance - an expression of the soul triumphant, an outburst of emotions. The dances of Punjab are the clear depiction of the vitality and exuberance of the youth of Punjab. Punjab's folk dances are replete with foreign influences. It is only in Punjab where there is no common dance for men and women. ...Continued