What is culture ? ""Culture has been defined in a number of ways, but most simply, as the learned and shared behavior of a community of interacting human beings" (p. 169). Useem, J., & Useem, R. (1963). Human Organizations, 22(3).
History of Punjab: Punjab has an area of 205,344 km2 (79,284 sq mi) it is the 2nd largest province after Balochistan . In 1955 due to the rising tensions between East and West Pakistan, Punjab lost it province status. 1972 however, following the secession of East Pakistan and formation of Bangladesh, it regained its standing. Home to one of the most ancient civilizations. ( Harappa Civilization ) Dravidians Aryans (1800-1500 BCE) Rishis names this land Sapta Sindhu , the land of seven rivers. Sapta ( means seven in Vedic Sanskrit/Sanskrit Sindhu (Sanskrit means sea).
The seven rivers mentioned in the Rig-Veda are : Indus Vitasta ( Vehit /Jhelum) Asikni (Chenab) Prusni / Eravati (Ravi) Vipasha (Beas) Sutudri (Sutlej) Sarasvati (which dried up). Another name of Punjab was Madra or Madra Desa . Greek armies led by Alexander invaded Punjab in the 4th century. They called it Penta Potamia , five rivers. The word Punjab as the name of our region appears for the first time in the travelogue of Muslim traveler Ibne-Batuta who came to India in the 14th century. Panj means (five), and Aab (in Persian) means rivers.
Cultural Heritage: The cultural heritage are the cultural resources of an area such as language and customs of the residents but also resources and activities as for instance: Language and Religion Dresses Sports Wedding Tradition Music Literature Folklore Festivals Art and crafts Architecture Cuisine Dance
Languages & Religion: Punjabi is the most widely spoken language in Punjab. Other languages are English, Urdu, and Saraiki. The population of Punjab (Pakistan) is estimated to be between 85%-95% Muslim with a Sunni majority and Shia minority. The largest non-Muslim minority is estimated to be Christians, who are thought to make up 3-5% of the population. Other minorities include Hindus, Sikhs, Parsis, Bah'ai , Ismalis and the Ahmadis.
1. Sheikh Farid(Baba Farid). 2. Guru Nanak Dev Ji 3.Guru Arjan Ji 4.Bhai Gurudas 5.Shah Hussain 6.Guru Gobind Singh Ji 7.Bulleh Shah 8.Waris Shah Punjabi Literature
Sheikh Farid Dev Ji (1173-1256): Fariduddin Ganjshakar Ganj-I-Shakar Born in 1173 at village Kothewal, 10 km from Multan Father name Jamal-ud-din Suleiman He moved to Delhi where learn Islamic doctrine from Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki. After the death of guru, he is successor spiritual Shrien darbar is located Pakpattan
Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469-1539) He is the funder of Sikhism. He was great poet and his composition incorporated vocabulary from Sanskrit, Persian and other Indic language. He write 947 hymns Japji Sahib Asa-Di-Var Bara- Mah Sidh -Gosht Onkar( Dakhani )
Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563-1606): Guru Arjan Ji was a Prolific poet and composed 2,218 hymns Composition Adi Granth Sukhmani Sahib Barah Akhar Majjh
Bhai Gurdas (1551-1636): Bhai gurdas was an influential Sikh, figure, writer, historian and preacher. At the 12 aged he was adopted by Guru Amar Das. Bhai Gurdas was learned Sanskrit, Braj Bhasha, Persian and Punjabi. Vaaran Bhai Gurdas.
Shah Hussain (1538-1599) He was born in Lahore. Father: Sheikh Usman. He was 16 Century Punjabi Sufi poet. He was a contemporary of Akbar and Jahangir. He was a close friend of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. Kafian Aage Nain Doonghi Aakh Ni Mae Aakh Ni Aap Nu Pachhan Bande Amlan De Upar Hon Nibera Ik Din Tainu Supna Theesan Mean Ni Main Kainu Aakhan
Waris Shah: Waris Shah was a Punjabi Sufi poet. His father's name was Gusher Shah. Waris's shah also called Shakespeare of Punjab. Waris Shah is primarily known as the author of Heer Ranjha . Many verse of Waris Shah are widely used in Punjabi moral context eg; “Nea adataan jaandiyan ne, Bhavein katiye poriyan poriyan ji ”.
Baisakhi: Nagar Kirtans, Festive Foods, Community Fairs, Decorations with Yellow hues
Guruparab : Adorned Gurudwaras, Religious Parades, Langar,
Arts and Crafts of Punjab Punjab has a rich tradition of arts and crafts. There are many handicraft and arts in Punjab. Basketry Durries Folk Toys Mud Works Parranda Phulkari Woodwork Painting
Basketry: Basketry is a longstanding handicraft. B asketry as a means of employment. Initially used for household purposes. With the passage of time, they used in homes as showpieces and decorative items. Basketry is done by shaving thin straws of grass .
Durries: Durries are the flat woven rugs. They are used as carpets on the floor or as bed sheets. Durries are very widely used for sitting on the floor during the religious or political gathering. Different types of patterns are created on the durrie, during weaving. Durries are easy to maintain. They are lighter and are easy to move and clean. The main centers producing durries are Amritsar, Nikodar , Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Anandpur Sahib and Mani Majra .
Folk Toys: Folk toys of Punjab are the products of the perfect amalgamation of artistry and social values. In the past, it was a tradition among the village workers to gift a newborn infant with toys representing the trade they were into. The women Punjab still make toys of cloth, stuffed with cotton.
Mud Work: Mud work is an ancient handicraft of Punjab, which is popular in the state till date. It marks the zenith of Punjabi creativity, in turning out dull objects into masterpieces of art. Generally, it is a trend in Punjab to plaster the walls of the house with mud and then create different motifs and designs on them. The mud work of Punjab basically depends on individual skill and has not much formal training .
Parranda: Paranda is one of the traditional handicrafts of Punjab. It is a colorful hanging worn by the Punjabi women in their hair. Parandis are available with a great variety in designs and colors. They are made out of a bunch of silk threads. Jalandhar, Amritsar, Nikodar , Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana are mainly engaged in the handicraft industry of parandi .
Woodworks: Punjab is well known for its artistic woodwork. In Punjab, carpenters are called Tarkhans. Punjab is also famous for the unique wooden chessboard, decorative boxes, spectacularly carved chair and table legs, mirror frames and toys.
Phulkari: Phulkari’, literally meaning the flower working. It is done over shawls, dupattas and headscarves, in a simple and sparse design. Phulkari were originally made by Punjabi women for their own personal use. Phulkari is done by making artistic small-darn stitch over the cloth.
Painting : Mural Painting and Frescoes. The painting mainly done on permanent surface like , wall, ceiling, gates. Punjabi people by nature lively and juvenile. Mud wall paintings are also called as “Chowk- Poorana ” by the people of Punjab. Sobha Singh .
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Dress: History: The Punjab region had a flourishing industry in cotton during the 19 th and early 20 th centuries.
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Sports: kikli dance:
Shatapu game:
Pithu gol garam:
Cricket: Hockey: Kabaddi:
Music: Instruments Punjabi singers may sing unaccompanied or along with such traditional instruments as dhol , tumbi, dhadd , ghrgha , gagar , chimta etc
Wedding traditions: The rituals of wedding do vary with regard to regional and cultural differences and we have the most unique of wedding ceremony in the world.
Food: Punjabi dishes is the liberal usage of ghee or clarified spices and Punjabis are fond of sweet-meats also. Most Punjabi food is eaten with either rice are roti. There are some dishes that are exclusive to Punjab such as Dal Makhni , Paratha, Makai ki roti, Sarson ka Saag, and in cities Choley , Haleem, Biryani and Multani sohan halwa and other spicy dishes are popular. In beverages, tea is consumed in all seasons and as a custom most of Punjabis serve tea to their guests. Punjabis are also fond of Zarda , Gulab-Jamuns, Kheer, Jalabi , Samosay , Pakoray etc. During summer people drink lassi, soda, lemonade etc.
Dance: Punjabi music is an essential part of Punjabi culture, and it is known for its fast-paced beats and energetic dance moves. bhangra of the most popular Punjabi folk dances that are often performed during wedding and other festive occasions. Qawwali and Punjabi music is recognized throughout the world. Tabla , Dhol , Chimta , Flute and Sitar are all common instruments of this delightful culture. Punjabi dance is based around happiness and energy. Different forms of dance in Punjab are: Luddi and Bhangra. Punjabi dances have been embraced by the American culture and others alike and now they are one of the most appreciated art forms.
Historical Places: Badshahi Masjid Minar -e-Pakistan Noor Mahal Shalimar Garden Tomb of Jahangir Katas Raj Temple Masjid Wazir Khan Derawar Fort Rohtas Fort