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Baisakhi

By Amandeep Singh ⋅ April 13, 2002 ⋅ Post a comment

Baisakhi is celebrated as an auspicious occasion in the state of Punjab, in India. Actually it has triple significance for the state. It marks the begining of a new year, anniversary of the birth of Sikh religion (1699) and the Jalianwala Bagh massacre (1919).

What Is Bhangra?

By Amandeep Singh ⋅ October 1, 2001 ⋅ Post a comment

Bhangra is the cultural folk dance of the rural state of Punjab (Land of five rivers – located in Northern India and Pakistan) and can be traced back to the early 1400s .

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