Giddha
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Giddha (Punjabi: ਗਿੱਧਾ, giddhā) is a form of dance that comes from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is a folk dance performed by women and girls and its male counterpart is known as Bhangra. Girls or women generally form a circle to start performing giddha. All of them clap their hands and sing small couplets (Punjabi: ਬੋਲੀਆਂ, bōlīāṁ) or boliyan or bolis. Then, two or three of them come to the centre and perform the dance. These boliyan cover a variety of themes such as excesses committed by husbands and mother-in-laws. The Punjabi salwar kameez tunic top and loose fitting pants worn by women in India and Pakistan) or lengha (colourful skirt) in bright and rich colours are typically worn by women in this dance. Normally, no musical instruments are accompanied with giddha, except sometimes a dholak (small two headed drum). Women clap and/or clang spoons to keep the rhythm.
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