Bhangra is the most popular and best-known dance of the Punjab, in North West India. Though originally a male dance form, it can be performed by men or women to the accompaniment of the dholak (drum). Being a harvest dance it illustrates various exercises that are done in preparation for the harvest, which could include ploughing, sowing seeds, cutting crops, harvesting and the final celebration.

The dancers dress in brightly coloured waist cloths (like sarongs), waistcoats studded with sparkling buttons and decorative turbans, their dance movements are highly energetic with a view to impressing the audience with their strength and agility.