According to a folk tradition, Bhangra comes from Bhaungra, which means action on land, activity on land. Whatever one does on land, with land is Bhangra. Bhangra through dance expresses all human endeavor with nature and with each other. Whatever one does for production and reproduction of life, Bhangra reflects it through dance.
According to another tradition, farmers and their families, in celebration of a good harvest drink Bhang, (Siva's herb), and dance, this dance is called Bhangra. This dance is in thanksgiving to mother earth, Bhaun, and celebration of their own endeavor and effort, their own hardwork and toil. Peasants and farmers in Punjab are seen even now at Vaisakhi, the first day of harvest drinking and dancing, doing Bhangra in the fields, villages and lanes.
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Another folk tradition claims that the whole creation was started by Mahadev-Siva, by the three beats Da, Da, Da from his hand drum - Damroo. Everything in this cosmos came into being with these three beats. Bhangra also started with these beats, from Bhu- to be. It is for this reason that even today the Dholi, (Drummer), starts Bhangra with three beats. Since Bhangra has been with creation right from the beginning, it also reflects Maya - the world and its Awagaman, (coming into being and fading away). This tradition is closer to the classical Indian tradition according to which, Jag and Jog, (world and Yoga), Geet and Sangeet, (Music), Nrtya and Naach, (Dance), are creations of Siva and that's why he is also called Natraj-king of all dancers. Bhangra through dance shows relations of humans with nature and relations of humans with each other.
Harappa and Kalianbanga indicate some form of this folk dance being done in those times. Rig Veda also hints at it. Women and men celebrate harvesting with dance and drinking soma . Mahabharta also mentions the celebrations and dancing of Punjab. Arjun spent part of one year as a woman, learning to dance in Punjab, dancing with the villagers in their celebrations of harvest and victory in wars.
Punjabis are seen doing Bhangra in preparation of war with Alexander under the banner of Porus. In these Bhangras they show their preparation, valor and determination to cut the enemy into pieces. During the times of Gorakhnath, the great yogi, Punjabis did Bhangra at weddings, Melas, (fairs), and other occasions.
Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia. As many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tumultuous history of the Punjab, knowledge of Punjabi history offers important insights into the meaning of the music. While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of such diverse occasions as weddings and New Year celebrations. Moreover, during the last thirty years, Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as hip -hop, house, and reggae. As Bhangra continues to move into mainstream culture, an understanding of its history and tradition helps to appreciate it. Although Bhangra has possibly existed since as long ago as 300 BC, over the past forty years it has experienced new highs in popularity and innovation. The term "Bhangra" has gradually evolved and now refers to many different sub-classes of dance and music for many occasions.The Origin of Bhangra While Bhangra historians speculate the dance may have originated in the time of the wars with Alexander no one is sure it existed until about five hundred years ago. Around the 14th or 15th Century, Punjabi wheat farmers danced and sang songs about village life to help pass the time while working in the fields. With time, these became part of harvest celebrations at Bhaisakhi (April 13) festivals, as the sight of their crops growing invigorated the farmers. From here the dance quickly moved through all divisions of class and education, eventually becoming a part of weddings, New Year parties, and other important occasions. Traditionally, men wear a lungi while doing Bhangra. A lungi is a colorful piece of cloth wrapped around the waist. Men also wear a kurta, which is a long Punjabi-style shirt. In addition, men wear Bhugaris - also known as turbins - to cover their heads.Women wear the traditional Punjabi dress, salvar kameez. A salvar kameez is composed of a long colorful shirt and baggy, vibrant pants. Women also wear duppattas, colorful pieces of cloth wrapped around the neck. Many Bhangra songs make references to the duppatta. Many different Punjabi instruments contribute to the sound of Bhangra. Although the most important instrument is the dhol drum, Bhangra also features a variety of string and other drum instruments. The primary and most important instrument that defines Bhangra is the dhol. The dhol is a large, high-bass drum, played by beating it with two sticks. The width of a dhol skin is about fifteen inches in general, and the dhol player holds his instrument with a strap around his neck.The string instruments include the tumbi, sarangi, sapera, supp, and chimta. The dhad, dafli, dholki, and damru are the other drums. The tumbi, famously mastered by Amar Singh Chamkila, a famous Punjabi singer, is a high-tone, single-string instrument. Although it has only one string, mastering the tumbi takes many years. The sarangi is a multi-stringed instrument, somewhat similar to the violin. The sapera produces a beautiful, high-pitched stringy beat, while the supp and chimta add extra, light sound to Bhangra music. Finally, the dhad, dafli, dholki, and damru are instruments that produce more drum beats, but with much less bass than the dhol drum.
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