INFORMATION ABOUT PUNJAB
PUNJAB
The Punjab,also spelled Panjab is a cultural region straddling the border between Punjab (Pakistan) and Punjab (India). The so-called “five waters” are the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, the Sutlej, and the Indus.The language of the region is Punjabi. The official written script of Punjabi in the state of Punjab in India is called Gurmukhi “(from the Mouth of the Guru)”.
Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjab region. It is one of the oldest and richest cultures in world history, dating from ancient antiquity to the modern era. The Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjabi people who are now distributed throughout the world. The scope, history, sophistication and complexity of the culture are vast. Some of the main areas include, Punjabi Philosophy, poetry, spirituality, education, artistry, music, cuisine, science, technology, military warfare, architecture, traditions, values and history.
Punjabi Cuisine has an immense range of dishes and has become world-leader in the field so much so that many entrepreneurs that have invested in the sector have built large personal fortunes due to popularity of Punjabi Cuisine throughout the world.Punjabi Dances, due to the long history of the Punjabi culture and of the Punjabi people there is a large number of dances. These dances are normally performed at times of celebration, including harvests, festivals, and weddings. The particular background of the dances can be non-religious and religious. The overall style can range from the high energy “Bhangra” men’s dance to the more reserved “Jhumar,” the “Gidha” women’s dance, etc.
OFFICIAL WEBSITES :
- Government of Punjab : www.punjabgovt.nic.in
- Tourism of Punjab : www.punjabtourism.in
- Punajb High Court : highcourtchd.gov.in
- Punjab Police : punjabpolice.org
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