So for the past couple of weeks, all of Canada has either been frozen under a nasty Polar Vortex or else got hit with blizzards and snowstorms. Yes, EVEN Vancouver!
But the Maritime Bhangra Group from Nova Scotia shows us all how to embrace snow and winter JOYFULLY -- in the true Canadian way!
Bhangra is a traditional Punjabi dance style from India. Doesn't it look like FUN? The moves are sort of like a cross between Bollywood and hip hop.
The Maritime Bhangra Group film their dances in many beautiful locations in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, such as Point Pleasant Park, Citadel Hill and Peggy's Cove. So they're good ambassadors for their home province too. Plus they use their dancing to raise donations for the ALS Society of Canada (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
I just LOVE these guys!
If you want to see more of their videos, click here.
What happy dancing! I love their spirit - I'll bet they're fun to hang out with. And their dancing is for such a good cause, too.
ReplyDeleteThat was so damn fantastic. A couple things really stood out for me, the beauty of the dance, the humour,it brought a big grin to my face. But I do wonder, how the hell do they stay upright on that slippery street! Thank you for sharing, it's a Canadian thing, something I am very proud to be.
ReplyDeleteI do love me some bhangra! I'd love to be a guest at an Indian wedding, without tasting the food, of course.... Did you see the video of that kid that shovels the snow using a hoverboard?
ReplyDelete@ Dezmond -- No, I haven't seen the hoverboard one! And you don't like Indian food? I like it every once in a while, if it's not TOO spicy!
ReplyDeleteso much energy and fun to watch and listen to as well. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIf they do this to raise money for ALS does that mean this dancing is the new Ice Bucket Challenge? Cos I could get down with that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the first smile of my day.
ReplyDeleteThat dance would make shoveling snow a lot more fun!
That was absolutely delightful! What a way to start the week. AND they're charitable? These dudes are awesome. I love seeing their big grins through their bushy beards.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! You gotta love guys who can wear short sleeves in winter and still keep smiling!
ReplyDeleteI love these guys. I especially like their dance to traditional music. I want to know the words too.
ReplyDeleteMost excellent!! This past weekend at -42 we all danced like that to keep our blood from freezing.
ReplyDeleteI love this! So much fun. And I love that they're wearing only t-shrits and running shoes outdoors in winter weather. Soooo Canadian :)
ReplyDeleteHa - that's one way to have fun shoveling snow!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on the Twitter this weekend and hoped you would post it! Definitely made me smile!
ReplyDeleteThese guys are great! I have done some Indian dancing On Demand as a workout. So much fun. However I must look really silly doing it by myself. I would be a blast to dance in a group. I LOVE the music too.
ReplyDeleteThe snow queen has finally taken her throne her too, as it has finally gotten cold and we were treated to the first ice storm. The dance does look fun, but I'm not about to try it......unless you want a good laugh.
ReplyDeleteI love this group, Debra! And I shared this video on Facebook, because this is exactly how I feel today! I've seen their video from Peggy's Cove, and I'm definitely going to look at more of theirs. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI love the video. All I want for Christmas is to be Canadian.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
@ Janie -- Ha ha, you can be an honorary Canadian, Janie! Just start saying "eh" a lot when you talk.
ReplyDeleteThat is great and what fun - I particularly appreciate that they are raising money for ALS. My niece living in Canada has ALS and has been in a Toronto hospital ever since 2011.
ReplyDeleteI love the music. It's great to work out to with that dance style. Burn lots of fat.
ReplyDeleteI watched them all, but this one is definitely my fave! So awesome - such a happy group of guys. <3
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant!! Thanks for the smile Debra! What a great bunch of guys! I love the dancing and the music!
ReplyDeleteI just now am catching up in blog land, after all the snow shovelling I've been doing! There is a calm now! I think thursday is the next storm here! I've been having a good work out everyday! No gym needed! LOL!
That looks like so much fun! The more I see of the cultures of that region of the world the more I like them. It's hard not to smile.
ReplyDeleteI've turned off the news and redirected my attention to these guys as a reminder that there is good and fun in the world. Many thanks Madam.
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty Sikh.
ReplyDeleteI know it's pronounced different, but I just love this pun for some reason.
Well....aren't they just the cutest ! Some of the hottest food I;ve ever eaten was in an Indian Restaurant...omg...1 bite and I couldn't eat any more..set me ON FIRE...
ReplyDeleteand rum balls and nog and rum are hard to beat..in fact, what would not be good with a splash of rum or rum flavoring..? and I prefer the rum...heh heh
OMG, I loves these guys. They are having way too much fun! Makes me want to get up and dance....
ReplyDeleteWhat fun dancers and I love that they dance for such a worthwhile cause! They really do dance the winter blues away! Stay warm and happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Oh wow, I love them too. I'm wondering if any of them would teach this woman how to do a good snow job. Ya think?
ReplyDeleteHI Debra! Wow, nice to see Indians dancing Bhangra .. in Halifax!!!:))) My husband is a Punjabi Hindu, and we live in Punjab, so I got quite accustomed to few Bhangra steps over the years, and I enjoy this dance. It is very good for shedding off calories too, hehe.
ReplyDeleteCheers to those fearless Punjabi guys! burrraahh..)))
Great joie de vivre.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen Delhi 2 Dublin? They are a Vancouver band, I think. Definitely the same kind of happy energy.
ReplyDeleteI love them...just fecking love them.
ReplyDeletethanks for coming by and, as always, leaving such an encouraging word...I so love your positive attitude about every thing...it is catching..:)
ReplyDeleteNow I have another reason to much to Canada. And this one isn't orange.
ReplyDeleteHow cool, I love their dance moves. I'd love them to do a spot at one of my gigs, that would be fun.
ReplyDeleteThat was great fun.
ReplyDeleteha! I saw these guys on Facebook. They are pure awesomeness.
ReplyDeleteGreat video..thanks for sharing..Where do you come up with these things.?? They are fantastic..Fun..Have a Merry , Merry
ReplyDeleteLoved the video! AND how cool is that...that they are supporting such a worthy cause. Thanks for sharing that!!
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful. We have the gift of life, we should rejoice and cherish it by enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteThe beards are definitely a big plus too!
I'm cold just watching this.
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