A glimpse of Punjab Culture.

2. Presented By:
Muzammal Ahmad
(FA15-BCV-080)
Topic:
Punjabi Culture(PAKISTAN)

4. Contents
 Introduction
 Languages
 Dresses
 Cuisine
 Sports
 Cultural festivals
 Dance and Music
 Literature
 Arts and Crafts

5. Introduction
 Land of five rivers
 Has 56% of the total population of the country
 Has a total of 36 districts
 Popularly Known for its culture
 Contributes approximately 50-60% of the economy

7. languages
Punjabi is provincial language (44% spoken in PAK). Other major languages are:
 Pothowari
 Hindko
 Jhangvi
 Shahpuri (Sargodha)
 Majhi (Lahore)
 Saraiki

8. 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.

10. Cuisine
 Biryani, qourma, makai ki rotti, sarson ka saag, and other spicy dishes are famous.
 Drinks include lassi, lemonade, doodh soda, sugarcane juice, and tea.
 Punjabis are also fond of Zarda, Gulab-Jamuns, Kheer, Jalaibi, Samosey, Pakorey
etc.

12. Sports
 Kabaddi
 Gilli danda
 Wrestling
 Some major sports include cricket, football, boxing, horse racing, and hockey.

14. Cultural Festivals
 Fairs are held on days of religious significance.
 “Urs” are held at various shrines of Sufi saints.
 Basant is celebrated with enthusiasm.

15. Dance and Music
Most common instruments used are:
 Tabla
 Sitar
 Bansuri
 Harmonium
 Dhol
Different forms of dance in Punjab are: Loddi, Dhamal, Kikli, Bhangra etc.

17. 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.
 Other famous poets are: Sultan Bahu, Mia Muhammad Baksh, Baba farid, Shah
Hussain, Anwar Masood etc.
Some popular folk tales of Punjab include Sassi-Punnu, Sohni Mahiwal , Mirza Sahiba
etc.

19. Arts and Crafts
 Lahore is the center of hand made carpets.
 Sialkot is well known for its sports goods.
 Multan is famous for hand woven bed covers.
Other main crafts(an activity involving skill in making things by hand) created in
Punjab are: Basketry, embroidery, hand made stools, blankets, and shoes etc.