part 2 Himachal Pradesh

                                                          Himachal Pradesh's Culture                                                                 

Folk Music and Dance:

• Music: Traditional folk music includes Jhoori, Barada Nati, and Laman.

• Dance: Popular dance forms are Nati (a group dance), Kullu Nati, and Lahauli dance.

Languages:

• Main Language: Hindi is widely spoken.

• Other Languages: Pahari dialects, Punjabi, and Kangri.

Festivals:

• Dussehra: Celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly in Kullu.

• Losar: The Tibetan New Year celebrated by the Buddhist community.

• Minjar Mela: A week-long fair in Chamba celebrated with music and dance.

Cuisine:

• Staple Foods: Rice, maize, lentils, and vegetables.

• Popular Dishes: Chana Madra, Dham (a traditional festive meal), Siddu (a steamed bread), and Kullu Trout.

• Sweets: Babru and Mittha.