Lohri Festival

Lohri is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus in Punjab, marking the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. The festival involves bonfires, singing folk songs, and dancing, with families and communities coming together to offer prayers for prosperity. It is also a time to honor agricultural traditions and share sweets like rewari and gajak.

What people do in India (Punjab region)

dance

Bhangra Dance

Bhangra is a lively folk dance from Punjab, performed to the beat of the dhol drum during celebrations like Lohri. It involves energetic movements and is often accompanied by singing.

intermediate

music

Dhol Drumming

Playing the dhol, a traditional double-sided drum, is a key skill in Punjabi celebrations, providing the rhythmic backbone for dances like Bhangra.

intermediate

craft

Making Gajak

Gajak is a traditional sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery, often prepared during Lohri using ancestral recipes passed down through generations.

beginner