2. “Punjab” is a combination of two Persian words, “Punj” meaning five and
“ab” meaning water. Therefore, the word Punjab means five waters, and
is thought of as “the land of five rivers”.
Punjabi tradition is one of the oldest in international history. Dating
back from ancient antiquity to the modern era. The scope, history,
complexity, and density of the tradition are vast.
Some primary regions of the Punjabi tradition consist of Punjabi cuisine,
poetry, art, music, architecture, traditions and values, and history.
Punjabi people are fun-loving and warm-hearted and are more likely to
celebrate each and every festival.
3. Will discuss:
• People of Punjab
• Languages of Punjab
• Food of Punjab
• Literature of Punjab
• Sports in Punjab
• Festivals in Punjab
• Music in Punjab
• Dresses in Punjab
• Famous Places in Punjab
4. People of Punjab are extremely cheerful and winsome.
The Punjabi people cluster features an extensive variety of
ethnic and nonsecular groups. Punjabis are heterogenous
groups comprising of different tribes, clans and
communities.
People of Punjab have strong beliefs on peeri-faqeeri,
taweez dhaga and black magic.
Some popular casts of Punjabi’s are; Jats, Maliks,
Mughals, Arains, Gujjars, Awans, Rajputs, Gakhars,
Khokhars, Sheikhs, Aheers, Kambohs, Niazis, Legharis,
Khosas, Dogars, Thaheem, Mirani, Qureshis, and Syeds.
People usually live in small communities and take part in
happiness and grieve of each other and give respect to
each others norms and traditions.
5. Punjabi is the provincial language of
Punjab and is mother tongue of the
majority of people in Punjab. Punjabi
dialect has its roots in Sanskrit. People of
Punjab also speak the
Urdu language. Dialects of Punjabi are
Pothowari, Jhangvi, Pahari, Majhi, Saraiki,
Shahpuri etc.
6. One commonality among all
Punjabi dishes is the liberal
utilization of ghee or clarified butter
spices and Punjabi's are keen on
sweetmeats also.
During summer people drink Lassi,
lemonade, dhood soda etc.
Punjabi people are very fond of
Gulab Jamuns, Zarda, Kheer,
Pakoray, Samosa, Jalebi, etc. Sarson
ka saag with Makai ki roti and
Tandoori chicken is considered as
worldwide cuisines.
7. Punjabi folk love stories and
poetry is very famous.
Bulleh Shah, one of Punjab’s
most renowned Sufi poets, was
a great philosopher and
philanthropist. His poetry mainly
portrays spiritualism.
Waris shah is known as
Shakespeare of Punjabi and is
primarily famous for Heer
Ranjha.
Hashim Shah and Baba Farid
are also famous for Punjabi
literature.
8. Punjabi people are also active in
sports and gaming.
Different sports are played in
Punjab and Punjabi people have fanatic
interest in sports.
In Punjab conventional Kabaddi
isn’t only a sport it’s a historical
lifestyle wherein wrestlers stay and
teach collectively and comply with
strict guidelines on the entirety from
what they could consume to what
they could do of their spare time.
Other games being played in Punjab
are Gilli-Danda, Yasso Panju, Ludo,
Chuppan Chupai, Cricket, Boxing,
Horseracing etc. Punjabis celebrate
numerous festivals
9. Some festivals celebrated in Punjab are Eid-al-
Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Laylat-ul-Qadr, etc.
Other festivals enjoyed in Punjab province are
Basant, Kamak katae, Teej and Baisakhi. Basant is a
Kite flying festival celebrated all over Punjab. Along
flying colourful kites there is also folk art dancing
and music.
Baisakhi is spring harvest Festival celebrated on
April 13 or 14 every year. Teej is celebrated on the
onset of monsoon in Punjab.
Urcs are held at shrines of Sufis, Melas and
Nomaish. Costumes of Punjab are an illustration of
the intense and colourful tradition and life-style of
the people
10. Punjabi dresses are mix of colours,
comfort, and beauty.
Traditional dress of Punjab is Punjabi
Ghagra and Patiala Shalwar. Punjabi men
wear Pagri, dhoti, Kurta and Khussa.
Punjabi Women wear Gharara,
Churidar Pijama or Shalwar kameez.
Paranda, Dupatta, Khussa, Kola Puri
Chappal or Tilly wali juti are also famous.
Punjabi people are now following
modern trends and usually wear Shalwar
kameez or Kurta Pajama of different
styles. Punjabi music is very fascinating
and lovely.
11. Music of Punjab reflects the traditions of
Punjab region. Folk music of Punjab is
traditional music produced using musical
instruments such as Sarangi, Chimta, Dhadd,
Tumbi, etc.
The most prominent Musical art from
Punjab is Bhangra. Most popular Punjabi dances
are Sammi Dhamal, Dankara Julli, kikli, Gatka,
Dandiya and Ludhi. The background of these
dances is both religious and non-religious.
Qawali and Punjabi music is recognized
throughout the world The Tabla, Dhol, Dholki,
Chimta, Flute and Sitar are all common
instruments of this delightful culture.
Some of the rituals followed in Punjab are
adopted from Hindu Culture. Punjab is famous
for many historical buildings in it.
12. Among the top attraction sites in Punjab,
Katas Raj Temple is renowned place. This
place is a historic combination of seven ancient
temples called Satgrah and is a sacred place for
Hindus.
Badshahi Masjid is among top well-known
place in Punjab which was built by Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673.
Minar-e-Pakistan, a symbol of freedom, is
also present in Lahore, Punjab.
Tomb of Jahangir is one of ancient
landmark and historic monument present in
outskirts of Lahore near Shahdara.
Rohtas Fort located near the Grand Trunk road
offers great historical value.
Wazir Khan Masjid is also one of the
beautiful places that can't be missed.
13. Punjabi culture is a mix of different
cultures and traditions. Punjabi people are
very loving in nature and are really
hospitable. Punjabi language is very sweet
to hear and has its own charm in it.
Sports played in Punjab are very refreshing
and fascinating. Punjabi folk music and
stories are enchanting and create interest
in the listener. Punjabi traditional dress is
also likeable and attractive. In Short, we
will say Punjabi Culture is most alluring
and gripping and has unique grace in it.
