The document provides an overview of Punjabi culture in Pakistan. It discusses the Punjabi language and various dialects spoken in the province. It also describes typical Punjabi dresses including shalwar kameez for men and women. Additionally, it outlines staple Punjabi cuisine such as biryani and saag, as well as cultural festivals, dances, music, literature, and crafts that are important aspects of Punjabi 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.