the punjabi culture
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THE PUNJABI CULTURE
PRESENTED BY: SHARJEEL ADAM RAJA 670/FBAS/BSES/F-14
PRESENTED TO: MR. IMTIAZ KHAN
Punjab, Pakistan
Land of five rivers Popularly known for its culture Has 56% of the total population of the country Has a total of 36 districts Vast cultural diversity
Cultural Heritage
The ruins of Harappa show a culture that flourished over 8000 years ago.
Taxila is an historic landmark, it shows the achievements in arts and crafts of the area.
Languages of Punjab
Punjabi is most spoken language, whereas Urdu is widely spoken as well, other languages are:
Potohari Hindko Jhangvi Shahpuri Pahari Majhi Saraiki
Punjabi Cuisine Dominant throughout the country Are widely seen in weddings, birthday parties, and
family reunions etc. Biryani, qourma, makai ki rotti, sarson da saag, and
other spicy dishes are famous. Drinks include lassi, lemonade, doodh soda,
sugarcane juice, and tea.
Punjabi Dresses
Dresses are of various colors and designs. Use of embroidery is well known. Men wear dhoti, shalwar kameez, kurta and
khusa some wear a turban. Women wear shalwar kameez and duppata.
Sports in Punjab Kabaddi Gilli danda Wrestling Some major sports include cricket, football,
boxing, horse racing, and hockey.
Wedding Traditions Of Punjab
Rich with rituals Pre-wedding rituals include mangani,
mehndi, dholki and ubtan. Wedding process includes sarbala,
sehrabandi, nikah and juta chuppai. The ‘dhol’ is an obvious part of a punjabi
wedding.
Punjabi Music Classical music forms are major part
of the punjabi culture. Most common instruments used
are: Tabla Sitar Bansuri Harmonium dhol
Punjabi literature
Waris shah, known as the Shakespeare of Punjabi language. He is best-known for his work in Heer Ranjha.
Bulleh shah. Was a well known Sufi poet, a humanist and a philosopher.
Festivals of Punjab
Fairs are held on days of religious significance. “Urs” are held at various shrines of Sufi saints. Basant is celebrated with enthusiasm.
Arts And Crafts
Lahore is the center of hand made carpets. Hand woven clothes, Multan is famous for hand
woven bed covers. Basketry, embroidery, hand made stools,
blankets, and shoes etc. Sialkot is well known for its sports goods.