Bhangra comes from Punjab. Farmers there began it to celebrate the harvest, around the festival of Baisakhi.
The music comes from a big drum called the dhol. Boom, boom, boom! You can feel the beat in your chest.
Dancers jump high, kick, bounce their shoulders and raise their arms. They sometimes shout “balle balle!”
They wear colourful turbans and kurtas, and the dance gets faster and faster.
Today, people dance bhangra at weddings and parties all over the world.
Next time you hear a strong beat, try bouncing your shoulders and clapping in time.
The big ideaSharing a good harvest, and a good dance, makes everyone happier.
Talk about it: What do you do when you hear a happy beat?
