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Bhangra
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Literally translated, Pao Bhangra means “Do Bhangra,” and the teams and audience in attendance were excited for the event. The performers enthusiasm could be seen in their energetic steps, jumps and spins and intricate formations. The sell-out crowd rarely stayed silent throughout the two-and-a-half hour show
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His company, Enigma Entertainment, organized two parties before Bhangra Blowout and one after. As he stood outside Vida Lounge in Foggy Bottom just before midnight Saturday, Ahmed beamed at the long line of people waiting to get in. He guessed most of the people probably hadn't watched the competition.
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This year’s show was special because it celebrated the 10th anniversary of Cornell Bhangra. In the week leading up to the show, team members could be seen publicizing all over campus, including performing in Robert Purcell Community Center and Trillium, on Ho Plaza and even during classes to give everyone a taste of what was to come.
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The primary and most important instrument that defines Bhangra is the dhol. The dhol is a large, high-bass drum, played by beating it with two sticks - known as daggah (bass end) and tilli (treble end). The width of a dhol skin is about fifteen inches in general, and the dhol player holds his instrument with a strap around his neck.
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