The land of the five rivers – Punjnat. Home to to poets such as Bullay Shah and Sultan Bahu; it is a land of food and taste, family values, love, respect and acceptance of diversity. It is a province of historic grandeur – the land of the Mughals.
The Lahore Fort, Krishna temple and Jahangir Tomb, stand tall as representative of the past and symbolize the diversity of its population. Musical instruments mostly used include Tabla and Dhol. The people depict their joy of living with dance forms such as Ludi, Sammi and Bhangra.
TASTES OF PUNJAB
SAAG:
One of the best desi Pakistani foods is saag which is popular in the village side, especially in Punjab. Saag is mustard or spinach leaves that are cooked on low flame until the leaves turn soft. This dish is very healthy and refreshing. Moreover, the saag is being served with makai roti, and this dish is also known as the ” heart of Punjab “.
LASSI:
Lassi, a tangy concoction made from yogurt and water is one of the most famous drinks in Pakistan especially in Punjab. Lassi can be enjoyed year-round but it is super popular during the hot summer days. People like to enjoy different flavors of Lassi such as Sweet, salty and Masala.