Masih Boliyan has been part of Punjabi Christian communities for many years. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
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Punjabi Women Celebrate Christmas with Giddha, Sparking Internet Debate

  • A viral video shows Punjabi women celebrating Christmas with traditional Giddha dance and 'Masih Boliyan' instead of carols.
  • This unique blend of Western festival and Desi culture has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions online.
  • Some viewers appreciate the cultural fusion, while others criticize it as inappropriate or linked to religious conversion.
  • 'Masih Boliyan' is not a new tradition; it has been practiced by Punjabi Christian communities for years, using folk song patterns.
  • The songs, often performed in colorful phulkari outfits, adapt tunes from old Punjabi wedding songs to praise the Lord.

Why It Matters: Punjabi women's Giddha Christmas celebration sparks debate on cultural fusion and religious identity.

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