Punjabi culture grew out of the settlements along the five rivers (the name Punjab, is derived from two Persian words, Panj … See more

Bhangra is one of the many Punjabi musical art forms that are increasingly listened to in the West and becoming a mainstream favourite. Punjabi music is used by western musicians in many ways, such as mixing with other c… See more

Punjabi dances are performed either by men or by women. The dances range from solo to group dances and also sometimes dances are done along with traditional musical instruments. Bhangra is one of the most famo… See more

Painting in the Punjab developed during the reign of Iltutmish of the Khilji dynasty, who had patronized it. A historical reference to this was made in the Tarikh-I-Ferozeshi. Sikh art, including Sikh painting, is mostly derived fro… See more

Punjabi wedding traditions and ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Punjabi and are a strong reflection of Punjabi culture. While the actual religious marriage ceremony among Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains… See more

The local cuisine of Punjab is heavily influenced by the agriculture and farming lifestyle prevalent from the times of the ancient Indus Valley civilization. Dishes similar to tandoori chicken may have existed during the … See more

The Punjabi language is written with the Gurmukhi alphabet in India and with the Shahmukhi alphabet in Pakistan. Approximately 130 million people speak the Punjabi language.
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