Punjab Culture: General Information about Punjab Culture(Punjabi Culture)

1. Punjab Culture
Presenter: Mohammad Zaman Sirat

2. Culture is a term that refers to a large and diverse set
of mostly intangible aspects of social life. According to
sociologists, culture consists of the values, beliefs,
systems of language, communication, and practices
that people share in common and that can be used to
define them as a collective.
What is Culture?

4. Components
of Culture
Norms Symbols
Language
Technology
Values

5.  Punjabi developed from Prakrit languages and later Apabhraṃśa (Sanskrit: अपभ्रंश,
'deviated' or 'non-grammatical speech') From 600 BC, Sanskrit developed as the
standard literary and administrative language and Prakrit languages evolved into many
regional languages in different parts of India.

6. Punjabi Languages
Gurmukhi Punjabi Shahmukhi Punjabi

7. Gurmukhi Punjabi Language
 The primary scripture of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib, is written in Gurmukhī, in various
dialects and languages often subsumed under the generic title Sant Bhasha or saint language, in
addition to other languages like Persian and various phases of Indo-Aryan languages.
 Modern Gurmukhī has thirty-five original letters, hence its common alternative term paintī or
"the thirty-five," plus six additional consonants, nine vowel diacritics, two diacritics for nasal
sounds, one diacritic that geminates consonants and three subscript characters.

8. Punjabi Gurmukhi Script

9. Mass Media in Punjab

10. 1. T.V in Punjab
 Terrestrial television in India started with the experimental telecast starting in Delhi
on 15 September 1959 with a small transmitter and a makeshift studio. Daily
transmission began in 1965 as a part of All India Radio (AIR). Television service was
later extended to Bombay (Now Mumbai) and Amritsar in 1972.

11. No Network Genre
1 9xTashan Music
2 Balle Balle Music
3 Raftaar News General/Music/entertainment/news
4 Chardikala Time TV Sikh Socio-Spiritual-Cultural Religious/Sikh News
5 Peddler Media News/Music/Entertainment
6 DD Jalandhar (Terrestrial) General
7 DD Punjabi General
8 ETC Channel Punjabi Music/Sikh Spiritual
9 Gurkebaani TV Religious
10 GET Punjabi Entertainment (Soap operas and Music)
11 HOME SHOP24X7 General
12 Ikta One Sikh Religious
13 MH1 General/Music/Punjabi movies.
14 NEWS ONLY News
15 ONLY Music Music
16 PTC News News
17 PTC Punjabi General/Music
18 Punjabi World Daily News
19 Sada Channel General/Music
20 SANJHA TV Entertainment
21 Spark Punjabi International movies, dramas and shows(dubbed)
22 Living India News News

12. 2. Radio In Punjab
 Radio Broadcasting began in June 1923 during the British Raj with programs by
the Bombay Presidency Radio Club and other radio clubs.
 “My FM Radio” Station is in Punjab.

13. 3. Social Media In Punjab
 Later, in 1997, the first social media platform of this world went live. On August 15,
1995, telecommunications company Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL)
unveiled the first public internet service in India, in the cities of Mumbai, Delhi,
Kolkata and Chennai.
 Facebook(2004), Instagram(2012), Twitter(2006).

14. No Social Media Name
1 Facebook
2 Instagram
3 Snap Chat
4 LinkedIn
5 Twitter
6 WhatsApp
7 Telegram
8 Moj
9 Share Chat
List of popular social media apps in Punjab, India

15. 4. Leaflet
 Leaflet is an open source JavaScript library used to build web mapping
applications. First released in 2011, it supports most mobile and desktop
platforms, supporting HTML5 and CSS3.

16. 5. Newspaper In Punjab
 The first Punjabi newspaper to come into existence was (Akhbar Sri Darbar Sahib Sri
Amritsar Ji). It was a 4 page newspaper established on 1st March,1867.
 Jalandhar is the city of Newspaper.

17. 1. Sky Hawk Times
2. Jagat Sewak
3. Pehredar (ਪਹਿਰੇਦਾਰ)
4. Daily Sanjhi Khabar
5. Daily Ajit
6. Jagbani
7. Nirpakh Awaaz (ਹਿਰਪੱਖ ਆਵਾਜ਼)
8. Punjabi Tribune
9. Punjabi Jagran
10. Nawan Zamana
11. Rozana Spokesman
12. Deshsewak
13. Ajj Di Awaz
14. Sachkahoon
15. Daily Punjab Times
16. Charhdikala
17. Khuli Soch
18. Doaba Headlines
19. Live Punjab
List of Newspapers

18. 20. Shaheed-e-Azam
21. Punjab Mail Online
22. Raisingvoice
23. Azad Soch
24. Janjagriti
25. Punjab Post
26. Malwa Mail
27. Malwa Post
28. Punjab Infoline
29. Khuli Soch
30. Desh Videsh Times
31. Dainik Savera Times
32. Punjab Express
33. Jammu Prabhat
34. Awaazqaumdi
35. Punjabi Screen voice of Pollywood
36. Azad Soch
37. Punjabi Bollywood Tadka
38. Awaza-E-Kom A weekly Punjabi newspaper

19. 6. Internet
 The first publicly available internet service in India was launched by state-owned
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL) on 15 August 1995.

20. Punjabi Music
 Folk music of the Punjab is the traditional music of Punjab produced using traditional
musical instruments like Tumba, Algoza, Dhadd, Sarangi, Chimta and more. There is a
wide range of folk songs for every occasion from birth to death including marriage,
festivals, fairs and religious ceremonies.
 The reason for Punjabi music's immense popularity is its music, beats and composition.
 Bhangra is actually music and dance form that originated from Punjab in India. It started in
the villages of Punjab when Punjabi farmers danced celebrating Visakhi or the Harvest
festival.

21. Punjabi Dances
 Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a
given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or
simply taking delight in the movement itself.
 Most popular concert dances are Ballet, Acrobatic dance, tap dance, modern dance,
classical Indian or Persian dances and others.
 Dance develops physical, creative, imaginative, emotional and intellectual
capacities. It also requires social skills.

22. Types of Punjabi Dances
1.Bhangra
2.Giddha
3.Jhoomer
4.Malawi
5.Julli
6.Sammi
7.Jaago
8.Dankara
9.Luddi

23. 1. Bhangra
Bhangra was originally dedicated to harvesting but later changed its shape with some
modernization, changing musical equipment and evolving dancing patterns. Bhangra’s
energy with a traditional Punjabi Dhol and Jhanjhar has gradually become popular
across all Indian states.
Bhangra outfit is Lungi and buttonless jacket. The dancers also use different-color
handkerchiefs. Wearing Pug (turban), a sign of Punjabi pride. Women perform it with
traditional Salwar- Kameez and Chunni, often wears male dancers.

24. 2. Giddha
Giddha is played by Punjab’s young women. The dance is a show of women’s vigor and
vitality and has a colorful atmosphere. It is not limited to any particular times, either. The
dance can be performed on any social event. The costume is common household stuff
with a few light decorations. Giddha’s dance style jerks the shoulders and bends the
lower body segment. Clapping helps the dance as a musical instrument as well. The dance
uses no instrumental music.
Performed in a large circle, Giddha’s singing is called “Boli or Biloyan,” usually utilizing
emotional expressions. The dance is a family show with all the women making a beautiful
presentation with regular singing and dancing.

25. 3. Jhoomer
Jhoomer is known for his passion and vivacity. It originated from the regions Balochistan
and Multan. The dance is slow and rhythmic in tempo. The word Jhumur derives from
“Jhoom” which means swaying gently. The performances usually focus on love and other
emotions. The “ecstasy move” is also sometimes referred to as in the show, the dance
recreates animal movements, field plowing, seed sowing, harvesting, and other such
activities.
Other forms of Jhumar exist, such as Satluj Jhumar, Chenab Jhumar, Beas Jhumar, and
Multani Jhumar. This dance is very popular among Punjab folk dances and is known for
its grace and elegance in particular.

26. 4. Malawi
Malawi Giddha is one of Punjab’s popular folk dances mostly performed by the region’s
bachelors. It emerged in areas such as the districts Bathinda, Muktsar, Ferozpur,
Faridkot, Mansa, Sangrur and Patiala. The dance uses a wide range of musical
instruments, such as Chimta / tongs, which is the traditional musical percussion
instrument of South Asia, often used in well-liked Punjabi Giddha and Bhangra music. A
further instrument used in the performance is Dholaki.

27. 5. Julli
This dance is done by Muslim holy men Juli, called pirs. They usually dance in
hermitages (khangas). The dance is performed as people sit. Sometimes, they dance
around the grave of the preceptor. The dancer normally wears black.

28. 6. Sammi
Traditionally Sammi women from the Sandalbar area perform Sammi, now in Pakistan.
The dancers dress in brightly colored kurtas and full-flowing lehengas dresses. The
dance is synonymous with a specific silver hair decoration.

29. 7. Jaago
The literal meaning of Jaago is that of waking up! When a marriage is in the home,
girls dance through the streets of the village, holding a pot (gaggar) decorated with
lightened candles and singing Jaagu songs. The song themes are social, and typically a
bit of mockery, mostly aimed at elders, goes along with the music.

30. 8. Dankara
Often known as the Gatka dance, this is a holiday dance. Two guys, each carrying
colorful staves, dance around each other in unison with the drums and tap their sticks
together. The dance is often a part of a marriage celebration.

31. 9. Luddi
This is a disco of triumph, where people make different head movements. The
costume is a loose, plain shirt. The dancers put their backs on one side, and their faces
on the other. The movement of the body is sinuous and like a snake. There’s a
guitarist in the dance room as well.

32.  The famous dishes in Punjab?
1. Butter Chicken
2. Malai Lassi
3. Chole Bhature
4. Paratha
5. Dal Makhani
6. Amritsari Fish
7. Sarson da Saag
8. Makke di Roti
Punjabi Foods

33. Punjabi Dress Patterns
The traditional dress for Punjabi men is 'Punjabi Kurta' and ‘ Tehmat', especially the
popular Muktsari style, which is being replaced by the kurta and pajama in the modern day
Punjab. The traditional dress for women is the Punjabi Salwar Suit which replaced the
traditional Punjabi Ghagra.

34. Festivals of Punjab
1. Lohri – Winter Harvest Festival
2. Baisakhi – Harvest Festival Of Punjab
3. Hola Mohalla – Soak In Spiritual Vibes
4. Karwa Chauth – Celebrate The Marital Bond
5. Basant Panchmi – Marks The Onset Of Spring
6. Teeyan – Marks The Arrival Of Monsoon
7. Chappar Mela – Cultural Fair
8. Jor Mela – Religious Congregation
9. Tikka – Celebrating Sibling-hood
10. Gurupurab – Colorful Sikh Festival
11. Holi- Festival of Colors
12. Diwali- Festival of Light

35. Conclusion
Punjab has one of the oldest and richest cultures of the world. Its
diversity and uniqueness is evident in the Punjabi poetry, philosophy,
spirituality, education, artistry, music, cuisine, science, technology,
military warfare, architecture, traditions, values and history.
Five especial things: kesh (unshorn hair and beard since the Sikh decided
to keep it), kangha (a comb for the kesh, usually wooden), kara (a
bracelet, usually made of iron or steel), kachera (an undergarment), and
kirpan (a small curved sword of any size, shape or metal).
Punjabis are known to be very helpful, welcoming and proud people.
They welcome everyone with open hearts (and of course a glass of Lassi
and typical Punjabi food). They celebrate their festivals with great zeal
and zest, with great food, music, dances and happiness. The beauty of
Punjab is as magical as it becomes.

36. References
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Punjab : from mustard fields to disco lights. Ahmedabad
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move at a time". The Observer.
3. Gill, H.S. 1975Folk Art of the
Punjab.PunjabiUniversity, Patiala.
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