Saturday, September 5, 2015

Bhangra is perhaps the most effective dance beat that instantaneously injects adrenaline in to your veins and charges your emotions. A classic folk dance of Punjab (in Pakistan and India) Bhangra, originated virtually 500 years ago. This hybrid dance was invented by the farmers and it was performed to welcome the harvesting season. Right now, Bhangra is equally common in the entire world with its charm and rocking beats due to the fact it adoption by other genres of music.

Punjabi Bhangra Dance
Image © Tina C.

Bhangra Dance was traditionally a portion and parcel of Baisakhi festival that fell on April 14th and it was the starting of the solar year. So in order to make the joyous celebrations for the new year and harvesting it was regarded as as the expression of the enthusiasm of the locals. Today it has placed itself in numerous pleased occasions like folk festivals, marital ceremonies, celebrations and other festive moments.

Bhangra dance’s primary musical instrument is a barrel size drum named Dhol. The beats of dhol are so awesome that it attracts each and every listener to move the body with thrill and flare. Now Dhol is also accompanied with other musical instruments like Tablas  , Flute , tumbi and sarangi. Bhangra has also adopted several other combinations of dances from distinct components of the Punjab like Jhumar, Luddi, Giddha, Julli, Daankara, Dhamal, Saami, Kikli, and Gatka.

The outfits even though performing Bhangra are also of unique significance. Traditionally, men put on a Kurta and  chaadra (a piece of cloth wrapped about the waist). Some of them also use colorful turbans in addition to these dresses. The conventional dress of Punjabi girls is identified as a salwar kameez. These colorful dresses with gorgeous designs make the atmosphere much more intensified and frenzy. Ladies also use chunnis, colorful pieces of cloth wrapped around the neck.

Folk Dance Punjabi Bhangra
Image © Sam Guzik

The Hip Hop Bhangra beats have gained international recognition these days. In numerous components of the globe , normal Bhangra competitions are carried out and the winners are granted with enormous money and trophies.

 

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