THE 10TH ANNUAL BRUIN BHANGRA COMPETITION

Originating in the region of Punjab in South Asia, Bhangra began as a folk dance done by farmers. Bhangra commemorated the coming of the Spring and marked the birth of the new harvest, a time known as Baisakhi. Bhangra ushered in a new beginning, a rebirth of the Earth, a means for farmers and the common people of Northern India to salute the new season. Today, Bhangra survives in different forms and styles all over the globe. In fact, Bhangra has been hailed by many as the world’s fastest growing dance and musical form. Today, bhangra is celebrated everywhere by people of all ages and races – from the radio, to pop music, and even to collegiate competitions. As Bhangra continues to engrain itself into mainstream culture, we strive to maintain its traditionality while at the same time embracing its evolution as an art form.