Malwai Giddha ( pa, ਮਲਵਈ ਗਿੱਧਾ) is the
folk dance of males of
Malwa region
Malwa is a historical region of west-central India occupying a plateau of volcanic origin. Geologically, the Malwa Plateau generally refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range. Politically and administratively, it is also syno ...
of
Punjab
Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also 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 a ...
. 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
Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also 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 a ...
and is associated with the districts of
Muktsar
Sri Muktsar Sahib (/ʃriː ˈmʊktsər saːhɪb/) (often referred to as Muktsar (/ˈmʊktsər/)) is a historical city and district headquarters in Punjab, India. The 2011 Census of India put the total population of Sri Muktsar Sahib municipality ...
, Bathinda, Faridkot, Sangrur, Ferozpur, Mansa and Patiala.
Walia, Aarohi (2008) Folk Dances of Punjab. Unistar Books
/ref> 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
The tumbi or toombi ( pa, ਤੂੰਬੀ, pronunciation: ''tūmbī''), also called a tumba or toomba, is a traditional musical instrument from the Punjab region of the northern Indian subcontinent. The high-pitched, single- string plucking ins ...
* Chimta
* Kato
* Kartara
See also
* 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 ...
* Jhumar
Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in Sandalbar area) is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Multan and Balochistan, also thrived in Sandalbar areas (Faisal abad, Jhang, Chiniot, Nankana Sahib, Toba Tek Singh districts) ...
* Dances of Punjab
References
External links
* Malwai Giddha( https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=IN&feature=share&v=KzEb8TJXqdQ )
* Malwai Giddha Boliyan ( https://www.giddhabhangraboliyan.com )
* Malwai Giddha Boliyan (http://malwaigiddhabolliyan.blogspot.com)
Watch Malwai Giddha Video Online
Watch Malwai Giddha Video Online
Download a pdf file about Punjabi Folk dances
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