CPunjabi culture is one of the oldest and richest cultures in world history, and one of the most vibrant one. The opulent culture of this northwestern state of India is apparent in its metal work, embroidery, wall paintings, jewelry, mud wall paintings, architecture, folk songs and dances.

1. FOLK DANCE

Bhangra is the form of folk dance which are originated from Punjab. I personally love bhangra very much because its not just a type of dance but also, it’s an excellent physical workout as well. By engaging yourself in this form of dance, not only I get physically fit but also it makes me mentally fit as well. Its just like killing two birds with one stone!

Bhangra moves are relish by every age group and is basically a reflection of the way villagers used to farmers their lands. It is now being face lifted and is in vogue nowadays. As the demand of Bhangra is increasing, I can vouch on that it will be performed in every part of the globe in next few years.

2. FOLK MUSIC

Punjabi folk music is the traditional music played on traditional music instrument of the region. Traditional music includes qawwalis, old Punjabi sayings, old songs, etc. Punjabi music has a diverse style of music ranging from folk and Sufi to classical, notably Punjabi gharana and Patiala gharana. There is a great repertoire of music from the time of birth through the different stages of joy and sorrow till death. The folk music invokes the traditions as well as the hardworking nature, bravery and many more things that the people of Punjab get from its gateway-to-India geographical location.

3. CUISINE

One of the main features of Punjabi cuisine is its diverse range of dishes. Although every type of food is available in Punjab, but home cooked and restaurant cuisine sometimes vary in taste. Home cooked food uses large amounts of ghee ad butter. Some food items are eaten daily while some delicacies are cooked only on special occasions.

Many dishes are exclusively famous in Punjab, including mustard curry, kidney beans and rice, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, kebabs, maize bread, etc. and sweet dishes include sweet twisters, Gulab jamun, milk made barfi and kheer, etc.

Its obvious that I love Punjabi food. It’s so tongue-tingling that I can’t resist it. Most famous dish of Punjab and my personal favorite is “Sarso da Saag and Makki di Roti” along with “Sweet Lassi” (mustard curry and maize bread along with butter milk) and “Sweet Twisters” in sweet dish. Punjabi’s are known by the capacity of eating food. Our meals tend to be incomplete without sweet dishes. Even after heavy meals there is still a craving for sweet dishes. It is said that Punjabis tend to have two stomachs, one for the normal meals and the another one for the sweet dishes.

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It is rightly believed that Punjabis leave their impression where ever they go and truthfully explains their hearts out. They are true go-getters. In Punjabi language it is wisely said that “Punjabiya di shaan wakhri” meaning the majesty of the Punjabis is unique.

In the end I would like to say that if anyone visits India then he/she must have a visit and enjoy mouth watering food, celebrate festivals and feel the warmth of love in the air by my heartland and my motherland PUNJAB. I can vouch on that that no one will ever return without appreciating and relishing the holy land of rivers. Lastly, I would love to say that I AM PROUD TO BE A PUNJABI BY HEART.

I was born and brought up in Punjab there are many famous and historical places to visit like Harmandir Sahib or The Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Rose Garden, Wagah Border, etc. which all have their own significance and importance on this land and the list of other eye-tempting places is never ending. People from all over the world come with great enthusiasm to see the lush green field, fertile soil and feel the fresh air on this holy land of rivers and appreciate the architecture and beauty of these monuments.

I’m a global trotter and have seen many lovely places all over the world but there’s no other place more bewitching than Harmandir Sahib on this planet in my opinion. The Golden Temple is called the niche of Punjab and is the most spectacular tourist attraction when the word “Punjab” hits the mind.

The dome of this holy place is made up of real gold. Inside the temple there are many baptised people and other commoners paying obeisance and enchanting prayers to God. Outside the temple you can easily listen the prayers being offered through loud speakers which is very ear-soothing.

In my opinion, while listening to the prayers, a person can get tranquility as well as serenity.

There is a big hall where the community feast is served 24/7 impartially and the people are very respectful and enjoy the scrumptious food together which inculcates the feeling of belongingness and brotherhood.

Other tourist places like Mughal Sarai Fort, known for the fine architecture of Mughals. The Phillaur Fort was built under Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the time of Britishers which was considered a holy place and home for local Muslims because they use to offer their prayers. As stated above the list of such places is never ending and tourists really enjoy and appreciate visiting my motherland.

Punjab is a state in northern India which covers an area of 50,362 square kilometers, 1.53% of India’s total geographical area. It is the 20th-largest Indian state by area comprising 22 districts. Punjabi culture is one of the oldest and richest cultures of the world. The scope, history, sophistication and complexity of the culture are vast. The main ethnic group are the Punjabis, with Sikhs (58%) forming the demographic majority.

Earlier, it was called the “Sapta Sindhu”, the Vedic land of seven rivers flowing into the ocean. The Sanskrit name for this region in accordance to Mahabharat and Ramayana was “Panchanada” meaning land of five rivers and was translated to Persian language as Punjab after the Muslim conquests. The Punjab is compounded of the Persian words panj meaning five and āb meaning water. The five rivers are the Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Chenab and Jhelum.

In my opinion, The Jallianwala Bagh, established in 1951 in Amritsar by Government of India states the history of Punjab that is the war between Britishers and Indians. It is a public park and houses a memorial of national importance, was built to memorialise the massacre of peaceful by unarmed women and children by British occupying forces, on Baisakhi on 13 April,1919. On Sunday, 13 April 1919 all the villagers were exuberant and had gathered in the Bagh for celebrating Baisakhi but unfortunately Brigadier General R.E.H. Dyer and his forces showed up with their rifles at a raised platform and ordered them to shoot at the crowd. Dyer continued the firing for about ten minutes, until the ammunition supply was almost exhausted. As stated by Dyer that 1,650 rounds had been fired, a number which seems to have been derived by counting empty cartridge cases picked up by the troops. Official British Indian sources gave a figure of 379 identified dead, with approximately 1,200 wounded but casualty number estimated by the Indian National Congress was more than 1,500, with approximately 1,000 dead. The bullets that hit the walls and structures in the Jallianwala Bagh have been preserved. A memorial, made from red stone, has been erected in the shape of a flame to commemorate the people who lost their lives.

The way of life of Punjab from among the way of life of the world has its own novel scent. It is unmatched. The aroma of this prolific land is such in which the glow of you-are-my-own is characteristic. All people group hold pride in their customs and the Punjabi whose liberality has turned out to be world renowned likewise hold their one of a kind convention of friendliness high in their estimation just as in their estimations of life. Cordiality advances fraternity and holds an uncommon noteworthiness for bringing individuals closer, love and benevolence stream out of it and in Punjab they state that the more you cherish the more it increases and you get back a lot more occasions the consideration that you give. The place where there is Punjab which is portrayed as the place where there is the Gurus, Pirs and the warriors, as an issue of confidence puts stock in winning legitimate living through hard work and in imparting the products of this work to others without anticipating any profits.

Good habitat, laughter, playfulness and love form the environment in which hospitality grows. May the culture of this blessed land of the five rivers perpetuate and ever grow !

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