State of Punjab Local Customs

  Amritsar Local Custom
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Bow and hold your palms together instead of shakin

by DG1272

The female Punjabis do not like to be met with a kiss on the cheek. It is customary for people to place their arm around the back of the person and interlock.You will be a minority over there but one that is still very much revered rather than discriminated against. Male visitors may be uncomfortable with a handshake and might, instead, prefer to touch the outside of your knee as a mark of respect.Try not to wink, particularly at women or children. It has a more sexual connotation than it does in the West.Some tourist places differentiate between Indian visitors and non-Indian. Admission prices can be markedly different. Please observe them as mark of respect.When visiting Temples expect to remove your footwear and wear something on your head as a mark of respect. Head cloths are freely available at a nominal price. You will be offered something to eat which is a mixture of butter and...

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Q:  would really love to see some bhangra. I know all punjabi dance like this and would love to see it and join in somewhere less... 

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A: Punjabi weddings are normally solemnised around noon (don't ask me why ;-). The groom mounts a horse from his residence and proceeds to the bride's place (unless it's too... 

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