Dhol & Bhangra: Spent the weekend at a Punjabi Dhol Competition! Scroll down for videos. ✨

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That Bhangra beat everyone loves so much? 💃🏻 Thank the Dhol.

The Dhol, though widely used throughout India, is mainly used in the region of Punjab. Now you know where we Punjabi's created our Bhangra beats!✨

Been missing in action the last few because I've been
spending time with my nephews in the city. - family first! 😚

They are 9 and 11, both extremely talented young men particularly in the Dhol.

The Dhol is a traditional drum that is hung from the neck and beat with two curve-ended sticks made from bamboo.

The two bamboo sticks are called Dhaga and Thilli.
The thicker stick is Dhaga and the thinner one, Thilli.

My nephews have been practicing for a dhol competition on Sunday and we are beyond proud. They performed extremely well and displayed great sportsmanship!

Here are little snippets from the competition:

These little musicians play by ear. 😫😍


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It's amazing how they are passionate about traditional music at a young age!

they are amazing at what they do!

they really are!! Though we may be biased lol but I mean, 9 and 11?? Talent!

so young and so talented. we are so proud.

i knowwwwww 😍😍

All the guys are great! Especially I liked the 3rd video!

Awww So sad the video doesnt go half an hour long. I would've watched the whole thing.

That last line you remarked.. that really blew me away. I find myself shaking my head just listening to the beat. its awesome.

Punjabis are good at Spreading Positive Happy Vibes everywhere :)

Love this!! Great to see the young ones embracing their culture.