Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from Punjab. People traditionally performed Bhangra during Baisakhi, while celebrating the harvest.
During Bhangra, people sing Punjabi Boliyaan lyrics and one person plays the dhol drum in the centre of the circle surrounded by men dressed in lungis and turbans.
While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of such diverse occasions as weddings and New Year celebrations. Moreover, during the last thirty years, Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion.
The dance performed by the women folk of Punjab is called 'Gidha'. It is a pleasant dance consisting of singing 'bolis' and clapping in a circle. Two participants leave the circle to recite and perform the 'boli' with sheer abandon, while rest remain in the group and sing. The refrain is 3-4 times, each time to be replaced with another pair who begins with a new boli.
Besides these, there are several other kinds of dances and arts, such as Jhumar, Luddi, Julli, Daankara, Dhamal, Saami, Kikli, and Gatka.