How is giddha different from bhangra?

In the context of the Punjab region, giddha and bhangra are distinct traditional dance forms that differ primarily in their performers, movement styles, and origins.

• Performers: Bhangra was traditionally performed by men in the farming districts of the Punjab, whereas giddha is a traditional dance performed by women.12
• Movement and Style: Bhangra is characterized by vigorous movements, including leaps, kicks, and body bends, typically performed to the rhythmic beat of a dhol (double-headed drum). In contrast, giddha is performed in a circle, with participants maintaining rhythm by clapping their hands. A notable feature of giddha involves two women stepping into the center of the circle to perform a humorous, mimetic dance that enacts a boli (a two-line song) before returning to the ring.213
• Origins: Bhangra originated as a dance associated with the spring harvest festival, Baisakhi, and takes its name from bhang (hemp), a major harvest product. Giddha is a pastoral dance also performed at festival times and during the sowing and reaping of the harvest, noted for the grace of the dancers' hand and arm movements.21