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title: "Giddha: Punjabi Women's Folk Dance | Model Diplomat"
description: "Giddha is the women's folk dance of Punjab built on sung bolian and clapping, distinct from the male bhangra — a recurring UPSC GS1 art-and-culture topic."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Giddha is a vigorous folk dance performed by women of the Punjab region, structured around sung couplets called bolian and rhythmic hand-clapping.
- How does giddha differ from bhangra?
- What is a boli in giddha?
- On what occasions is giddha traditionally performed?
- Is giddha protected as intangible cultural heritage?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

Giddha is a vigorous folk dance performed by women of the Punjab region, structured around sung couplets called bolian and rhythmic hand-clapping.

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In April 2023, Punjabi cultural associations in Vancouver, Canada, staged giddha performances during Vaisakhi celebrations, with women's troupes reciting traditional bolian to mark the harvest festival for the diaspora community.

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