ABOUT US
PUNJABI SOCIETY OF HOUSTON
Variety is the spice of life’ and the people of Punjab have proved it true thoroughly. They have had there hands on anything and everything. The art and craft, folk songs and dances speak of the creativity, art sense, patience and above all, hard work. Their extraordinary contribution to the field of art and culture is one of it’s kind and has captured recognition all over the world.
From the intricacies and delicacies of nakkashi to pottery, boli’s to bhangra, heer rangha to sohni mahiwal – every aspect of Punjab depicts the excellent creativity of it’s people and a distinguished tradition which people have still maintained.
The culture of Punjab is rich and the people are so attached to their land that they have still preserved their tradition in it’s very original form. Punjab has seen many ups and downs since the origin and has survived all odds because of it’s unity. Punjab is well knit as one unit by the yarn of unity and Punjabi’s are bound together by a common tradition since ages.
The exuberance and vitality of Punjabi’s is vigorously displayed in their folk dances and songs. Folk songs borrow its metamorphous and imagery from the simple things in life and entire Punjabi culture, so
to speak, is reflected in them.
Folk music of Punjab has crossed the borders of not only Punjab but also India and become popular all over the world. There is hardly an event or occasion in the countryside which does not find resonance in
the soul of the people.
Especially in the United States, when the folk singers perform. Punjabi listening to them practically relive their good old days in Punjab. For the younger generation, it is a time to dance and witness the most vibrant forms of Punjbai culture.
A step in this direction was taken to preserve and promote Punjabi culture when Punjabi Society of Houston was established in 1998 with the efforts of the Houston Punjabi community. The primary purpose of this society is to preserve and promote our culture and pass on the heritage to younger generation. The society promotes folk dance, music, art and language of Punjabi’s in an effort to bring the older and younger generations together at a common platform to personally experience and preserve the rich heritage of Punjab.
PUNJABI SOCIETY OF HOUSTON WELCOMES EVERYONE IN CELEBRATION OF OUR
VAISAKHI PROGRAMS