Bhangra And Giddha Dance
Bhangra is one of most popular dances of India performed during Baisakhi only by the men in Punjab. This is one of the most important folk dances of Punjab and includes the drummer who usually stands in the centre of the circle in an open space surrounded by dancers who even recite meaningless 'bolis', words such as hoay, hoay; or Balle, Balle, which not only inspire themselves but also others for the dance. The dance mainly involves men, who perform to the fast beats of drum and music. It is a form of folk dance and folk music that originated in the Majha region of Punjab.
This dance form is extremely energetic and lively.
Giddha is a popular folk dance of Punjab, performed by the women of the region. It bears much similarity to the bhangra dance, which is performed by the men in the state. The dancers enact verses called bolis, which is a representation of folk poetry at its best.
Giddha is said to be originated from the ancient ring dance which was dominant in Punjab in the olden days. Women show the same level of energy which the men show while performing bhangra. Giddha displays a traditional mode of performing Punjabi femininity
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