Luddi

Native nameLuddi
OriginPunjab
Related dancesSammi (dance)

Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab. It is performed in circles by both men and women while clicking their fingers and clapping hands, jumps and half-turns.

Luddi is performed on weddings and sports to celebrate victory, it is performed by all ages of men and women.[excessive citations] Luddi is popular in both eastern (India) and western (Pakistan) Punjab. Luddi can be performed in pairs or in groups on tunes of dhol and shehnayi. 'Luddi hay jamalo' was a famous song sung by Noor Jehan in 1980s and often sung at weddings by women.

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