I love being a Punjabi! I can't stress that enough, but even though there are certain things I absolutely despise about my clan, there are so many things about us that I adore. Take for instance our culture and all the festivities that we have. You cannot think of a more vibrant religion and culture anywhere in this world.
Today is Lohri and since I just got a rich (bless all the aunties and the uncles), I will only write about the good things about us. It all begins with loud roars of laughter which is closely followed by a lot of leg pulling before the festivities begin, following which is of course force feeding that usually leaves you so stuffed that it's physically impossible to do any other activity. You know I think the reason that we are crazy for dance is because it's one of the best workouts there is.
Even though there may be tiffs in a family on and off, when it comes to celebration, mine knows how to party. The best part about us all is that even though the event is usually celebrated with family and friends, the acceptance levels of outsiders (after 3 drinks...shhhh) is so high that friends become family too. This is why I love celebrations, the ambiance of solidarity, the food (Makki di roti te sarsoan da saad, phugga naal te peg naal), the bond, the alcohol (and lots of it), the money (hello shopping!) and definitely all the fun is quadrupled.
Today is Lohri and since I just got a rich (bless all the aunties and the uncles), I will only write about the good things about us. It all begins with loud roars of laughter which is closely followed by a lot of leg pulling before the festivities begin, following which is of course force feeding that usually leaves you so stuffed that it's physically impossible to do any other activity. You know I think the reason that we are crazy for dance is because it's one of the best workouts there is.
Even though there may be tiffs in a family on and off, when it comes to celebration, mine knows how to party. The best part about us all is that even though the event is usually celebrated with family and friends, the acceptance levels of outsiders (after 3 drinks...shhhh) is so high that friends become family too. This is why I love celebrations, the ambiance of solidarity, the food (Makki di roti te sarsoan da saad, phugga naal te peg naal), the bond, the alcohol (and lots of it), the money (hello shopping!) and definitely all the fun is quadrupled.
Who wouldn't want be a part of this?
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