Bhangra

• Country: Punjab in India and Pakistani province of Punjab

• Meaning of Name:

  • lyrics reflect the long and tumultuous history of the Punjab

  • name refers to several kinds of dances and arts

• History:

  • Existed as long as 300BC

    • Began as part of the harvest festival celebrations

    • Now a part of wedding and New Year celebrations

    • may have originate in the time of the wars with Alexander

    • Around the 15th century, Punjabi wheat farmers danced and sang songs about the village life to help pass time while working in the fields

    • The dances and songs became part of the harvest celebrations at Bhalsakhi which is in April

    • There are many sub-dances of Bhangra

    • Dhamal is the true folk dance and represents the heart of Bhangra

  • Music:

    • Lively form of music

    • Jhumar rhythm

  • Dance Steps:

• Formation:

Links:

History of Bhangra Folk Dance