Luddi

Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} It is performed in circles by both men and women while clicking their fingers and clapping hands, jumps and half-turns. ^[5] Luddi is performed on weddings and sports to celebrate victory, it is performed by all ages of men and women. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]} 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 shenayi. ^[11] 'Luddi hay jamalo' was a famous song sung by Noor Jehan in 1980s and often sung at weddings by women. ^{[12] [13]}

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