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- The traditional folk dance of Punjab is known as Bhangra.
- It originated in the Sialkot area of Punjab which is now in Pakistan.
- It is usually performed in the season of harvest.
- Bhangra is a very lively dance form.
- It involves many leaps, kicks and bends of the performer’s body.
- Bhangra is performed in groups of several dancers.
- It is accompanied by short songs known as boliyan.
- The beat of the drum is another crucial part of Bhangra.
- Bhangra is traditionally performed in cultural festivals during Vaisakhi season.
- Bhangra is often performed by Punjabi farmers while doing their daily work.
