Literature/Lang Arts
This thick, sweet Punjabi drink made from yogurt is often topped with malai or dry fruits.
Lassi
This singer is known for his deep voice and hit songs like "Brown Munde" and "Excuses."
AP Dhillon
This colorful, flowy outfit, often worn by Punjabi women, consists of a long tunic, pants, and a matching dupatta.
Salwar kameez/Suit
This 2003 song by Daler Mehndi became a worldwide party anthem with its energetic beats and catchy chorus.
"Tunak Tunak Tun"
This turban, worn by Sikh men, is a symbol of pride, honor, and faith in Punjabi culture
Dastaar/Pagh
"You may sit down" is translated as
What is "tusi beth sakde"
This buttery flatbread is traditionally served with sarson da saag.
makki di roti
This young Punjabi artist gained fame with songs like "295" and "The Last Ride" before his tragic passing in 2022.
Sidhu Moose Wala
These vibrant, hand-embroidered shoes with no left or right distinction are a staple of Punjabi traditional wear.
Punjabi Juttis
Who created the punjabi/gurmukhi alphabet and language
Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru
This deep-fried Punjabi dessert, soaked in sugar syrup, is round in shape and often enjoyed at celebrations.
Gulab jamun
This legendary Punjabi folk singer, often called the "King of Bhangra," was one of the first to popularize Punjabi music in the UK with songs like "Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha."
Malkit Singh
This large, double-sided drum is played with sticks and is essential in Punjabi folk music and bhangra performances.
Dhol
What and When Sangraand
Usually during the middle of the normal month and it is the beginning of each new desi month
What is a traditonal punjabi oven/stove called
Chula
This Punjabi singer, known for his powerful voice, sang the hit Bollywood song "Laung Da Lashkara" from the movie Patiala House.
Jasbir Jassi
During Punjabi weddings, brides wear these red and white bangles as a sign of newlywed status and blessings
Chooda