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Boliyan
Boliyan or bolis are couplets that are sung in Punjab. Boliyan are often sung in accompaniment of bhangra dances. A boli expresses typical situations and their emotions. Usually a boli is sung and introduced by one woman, and then other girls form a chorus. These boliyan are usually passed down generation by generation orally. This forms a continuous and successive chain, each generation being taught by its predecessor. It is through this process that boliyan have been refined and passed on from long ago. Although commonly women do '' giddha'' and sing'' boliyan'', in the Malwa region, in lower Punjab, men sing the ''boliyan''. They also do '' Bhangra'' dances to accompany the ''Boliyan'' (see Malwai Giddha). Boliyan are traditional, but time has made changes in them too. They are not only composed by professionals, but even farmers contribute to them. They have a uniform rhythm, and often their appeal is enhanced by a meaningless rhyme being added to them. Almost all folk dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malwai Giddha
Malwai Giddha ( pa, ਮਲਵਈ ਗਿੱਧਾ) is the folk dance of males of Malwa region of Punjab. This dance was originally performed by Babey (old men) and hence is also called ''Babeyan da Gidhha'' but the dance is now performed by younger men too. This includes teasing of other people in Boliaan (folk poetry). The dance originated in the Malwa area of the Punjab region and is associated with the districts of Muktsar, Bathinda, Faridkot, Sangrur, Ferozpur, Mansa and Patiala. There are many teams of Malwai Giddha performers seen performing at the Mela of village Chhapaar. Instruments The instruments used in Malwai Giddha are not merely for show. A performer has to play it in rhythm. The performer has to know not only the how to play the particular instrument but also the way to carry it. The most commonly used instruments are: * Tumbi * Chimta * Kato * Kartara See also * Bhangra (dance) * Jhumar Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in Sandalbar area) is a lively f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couplet
A couplet is a pair of successive lines of metre in poetry. A couplet usually consists of two successive lines that rhyme and have the same metre. A couplet may be formal (closed) or run-on (open). In a formal (or closed) couplet, each of the two lines is end-stopped, implying that there is a grammatical pause at the end of a line of verse. In a run-on (or open) couplet, the meaning of the first line continues to the second. Background The word "couplet" comes from the French word meaning "two pieces of iron riveted or hinged together". The term "couplet" was first used to describe successive lines of verse in Sir P. Sidney's '' Arcadia '' in 1590: "In singing some short coplets, whereto the one halfe beginning, the other halfe should answere." While couplets traditionally rhyme, not all do. Poems may use white space to mark out couplets if they do not rhyme. Couplets in iambic pentameter are called ''heroic couplets''. John Dryden in the 17th century and Alexander Pope in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjab Region
Punjab (; Punjabi Language, Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also Romanization, romanised as ''Panjāb'' or ''Panj-Āb'') is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising areas of eastern Geography of Pakistan, Pakistan and northwestern Geography of India, India. Punjab's capital and largest city and historical and cultural centre is Lahore. The other major cities include Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Sialkot, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, and Bahawalpur. Punjab grew out of the settlements along the five rivers, which served as an important route to the Near East as early as the ancient Indus Valley civilisation, Indus Valley civilization, dating back to 3000 BCE, and had numerous Indo-Aryan migration, migrations by the Indo-Aryan peoples. Agriculture has been the major economic feature of the Punjab and has therefore formed the foundation of Punjabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhangra (dance)
Bhangra is a type of traditional folk dance of Punjab, originating in the Sialkot area of Punjab, Pakistan. It is done in the season of harvesting. According to Manuel (2001), bhangra is especially associated with the vernal Vaisakhi festival. In a typical performance, several dancers execute vigorous kicks, leaps, and bends of the body—often with upraised, thrusting arm or shoulder movements—to the accompaniment of short songs called ''boliyan'' and, most significantly, to the beat of a ''dhol'' (double-headed drum). Struck with a heavy beater on one end and with a lighter stick on the other, the ''dhol'' imbues the music with a syncopated (accents on the weak beats), swinging rhythmic character that has generally remained the hallmark of bhangra music. An energetic Punjabi dance, bhangra originated with Punjab farmers as a cultural and communal celebration; its modern-day evolution has allowed bhangra to retain its traditional Punjabi roots, while broadening its reach to i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopaedia Britannica
An encyclopedia (American English) or encyclopædia (British English) is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either general or special to a particular field or discipline. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are arranged alphabetically by article name or by thematic categories, or else are hyperlinked and searchable. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. Generally speaking, encyclopedia articles focus on '' factual information'' concerning the subject named in the article's title; this is unlike dictionary entries, which focus on linguistic information about words, such as their etymology, meaning, pronunciation, use, and grammatical forms.Béjoint, Henri (2000)''Modern Lexicography'', pp. 30–31. Oxford University Press. Encyclopedias have existed for around 2,000 years and have evolved considerably during that time as regards language (written in a major international or a verna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giddha
Giddha ( pa, گدها, ਗਿੱਧਾ, ) is a popular folk dance of women in the Punjab region. The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance and is just as energetic as bhangra; at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace, elegance and flexibility. It is a highly colourful dance form which has spread to all regions of India. Women perform this dance mainly at festive or social occasions. The dance is accompanied by rhythmic clapping, with a typical traditional folk song performed by elder women in the background. Giddha varies from other forms of traditional Punjabi dance in that it does not require the two-headed barrel ''dhol'' drum to be performed. Instead, women stand in a circle formation and clap rhythms. A lead woman will recite a ''boli'' (lyrics) with a refrain that the entire circle then repeats. The whole form of a giddha song is worked through in this call and response form. Giddha details stories of wome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malwa (Punjab)
Malwa is a geographical region in the south of Punjab state in India. It is located between Haryana, Rajasthan, Sutlej and Ghaggar rivers. Districts of Malwa The following districts are classified as Malwa: * Barnala * Bathinda * Faridkot * Fatehgarh Sahib * Fazilka * Firozpur * Ludhiana * Malerkotla * Mansa * Moga * Mohali * Muktsar Sahib * Patiala * Sangrur Parts of these districts also speak Malwai Punjabi, and are considered a part of Malwa * Sirsa * Fatehabad See also * Doaba * Majha * Poadh References * ''Mahankosh'', Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Kahn Singh Nabha (30 August 1861 – 24 November 1938) was a Punjabi Sikh scholar, writer, anthologist, lexicographer, and encyclopedist. His most influential work, Mahan Kosh, inspired generations of scholars after him. He also played a role i ... {{coord, 30.5000, N, 76.0000, E, source:wikidata, display=title Geography of Punjab, India Landforms of Punjab, India Plains of India Regions of India Regi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dholak
The ''dholak'' is a two-headed hand drum, a folk percussion instrument. The instrument is about 45 cm in length and 27 cm in breadth and is widely used in ''qawwali'', '' kirtan'', '' lavani'' and '' bhangra''. The drum has two different sized drumheads. The smaller drumhead is made of goat skin for sharp notes while the bigger drumhead is made of buffalo skin for low pitch. The two drumheads allow a combination of bass and treble with rhythmic high and low pitches. The body or shell of the Dholak is made of sheesham or mango wood. The larger membrane has a compound (Syahi) applied which helps to lower the pitch and produce the sound. The smaller drumhead is played with the left hand which produces a high pitch. A cotton rope lacing and screw-turnbuckle are used to release tension while playing. Steel rings/pegs are twisted inside the laces to attain fine tuning. Dholak can be played in three ways — on the player’s lap, while standing, or pressed down with one knee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Indian Folk Dances
Indian folk dances, which typically consist of a few simple steps, are performed throughout the world to celebrate a new season, childbirth, weddings, festivals, and other social occasions. In some Indian folk dances, men and women perform separately; in others, they dance together. On most occasions, the dancers will sing accompanied by musicians. Most folk dances have intricately-designed costumes. Although a number of structured, ancient folk and tribal dances exist, many others are evolving. Andhra Pradesh The ''Sutradhari'' (సూత్రధారి) is the most important actor in a Yakshagana, and plays multiple characters. Yakshaganam evolved into Harikatha, and they are considered synonymous. Their dances are similar; one person plays from excerpts from Palkuriki Somanatha, Srinatha, and others. Harikatha consists of ''samvaadam'' (సంవాదం; discussion), ''padyam'' (పద్యం; poetry), and ''daruvu'' (దరువు; rhythm). It typically begins with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Boli Star
''Big Boli Star'' is an Indian talent hunt contest aimed at promoting Punjabi ''boliyan'', a traditional Punjabi folk art. The first season of the show saw popular names like Pammi Bai, Master Saleem, Gurmeet Bawa, Raj Brar, Gulrej Akhtar, Kulvinder Kelly, Kolaveri D Punjabi Boys as judges. The show was aired on Reliance Broadcast Network Limited’s regional general entertainment channel for the Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh (PHCHP) region, Spark Punjabi in 2012. The on-ground auditions were hosted from March to May 2012 across cities like Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Chandigarh and Jammu with over 300 participants from each city. The show includes elements like musical performances, folk dances and an emotion-filled atmosphere along the way which creates a strong build up to the race for the top 2 and finally the "Big Boli Star". The popularity of the ''Big Boli Star'' created a new wave of enthusiasm towards highlighting traditional Punjabi cultur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjabi Words And Phrases
Punjabi, or Panjabi, most often refers to: * Something of, from, or related to Punjab, a region in India and Pakistan * Punjabi language * Punjabi people * Punjabi dialects and languages Punjabi may also refer to: * Punjabi (horse), a British Thoroughbred racehorse * HMS ''Punjabi'', a British destroyer deployed during the World War II * Panjabi MC, British Indian musician * Kurta, a garment known in parts of South Asia as a ''panjabi'' * "Punjabi", a 2017 song by Timmy Trumpet and Dimatik People with the surname * Archie Panjabi (born 1972), British actress * Kamya Panjabi (born 1979), Indian actress * Raam Punjabi (born 1943), Indonesian movie producer See also * * * Punjab (other) The Punjab region is an area of South Asia stretching from central and eastern Pakistan to northwest India. Punjab or Panjab may also refer to: Places *Punjab, India, a state and eastern part of the Punjab in India *Punjab, Pakistan, a province ... {{disambiguation, surname Langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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