Malwai Giddha

Malwai Giddha (Punjabi: ਮਲਵਈ ਗਿੱਧਾ) is the folk dance of males of Malwa region of Punjab. This dance is originated performed by Babey (old men). This includes teasing of other people in their Boliaan (folk poetry). It originated in the Village Chattha (district Sangrur) of malwa region of Punjab and used to call "Chathian Waley Baabeyan Da Giddha" then "Baabeyan Da Giddha" and presently called Malwai Giddha.Now even young boys perform it fondly in groups! There are many teams of malvai giddha performers seen performing at Mela of village Chhapaar !

Instruments

The instruments used in Malwai Giddha are not merely for show. A performer has to play it in rhythm. The performer has to know not only the how to play the particular instrument but also the way to carry it.

The most commonly used instruments are:

• Tumbi
• Chimta
• Kato
• Kartara

See also

• Bhangra (dance)
• Jhumar
• Dances of Punjab

External links

• Malwai Giddha( http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=IN&feature=share&v=KzEb8TJXqdQ )
• Malwai Giddha: Folk Dance (http://malwaigiddha.blogspot.com)
• Malwai Giddha Boliyan (http://malwaigiddhabolliyan.blogspot.com)
• Watch Malwai Giddha Video Online
• Watch Malwai Giddha Video Online
• Download a pdf file about Punjabi Folk dances