THE PUNJABI CULTURE

PRESENTED BY: SHARJEEL ADAM RAJA 670/FBAS/BSES/F-14

PRESENTED TO: MR. IMTIAZ KHAN

Punjab, Pakistan

Land of five rivers Popularly known for its culture Has 56% of the total population of the country Has a total of 36 districts Vast cultural diversity

Cultural Heritage

The ruins of Harappa show a culture that flourished over 8000 years ago.

Taxila is an historic landmark, it shows the achievements in arts and crafts of the area.

Languages of Punjab

Punjabi is most spoken language, whereas Urdu is widely spoken as well, other languages are:

Potohari Hindko Jhangvi Shahpuri Pahari Majhi Saraiki

Punjabi Cuisine Dominant throughout the country Are widely seen in weddings, birthday parties, and

family reunions etc. Biryani, qourma, makai ki rotti, sarson da saag, and

other spicy dishes are famous. Drinks include lassi, lemonade, doodh soda,

sugarcane juice, and tea.

Punjabi 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.

Sports in Punjab Kabaddi Gilli danda Wrestling Some major sports include cricket, football,

boxing, horse racing, and hockey.

Wedding Traditions Of Punjab

Rich with rituals Pre-wedding rituals include mangani,

mehndi, dholki and ubtan. Wedding process includes sarbala,

sehrabandi, nikah and juta chuppai. The ‘dhol’ is an obvious part of a punjabi

wedding.

Punjabi Music Classical music forms are major part

of the punjabi culture. Most common instruments used

are: Tabla Sitar Bansuri Harmonium dhol

Punjabi 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.

Folklore of Punjab

Heer Ranjha Mirza Sahiba Sassi Punnu Sohni Mahiwal.

Festivals of Punjab

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

Arts And Crafts

Lahore is the center of hand made carpets. Hand woven clothes, Multan is famous for hand

woven bed covers. Basketry, embroidery, hand made stools,

blankets, and shoes etc. Sialkot is well known for its sports goods.