{"id":5264,"date":"2025-06-04T16:08:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/?post_type=artist&#038;p=5264"},"modified":"2025-07-29T17:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T08:57:24","slug":"018-sanjh-international-folk-academy-india","status":"publish","type":"artist","link":"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/en\/artist\/018-sanjh-international-folk-academy-india","title":{"rendered":"Sanjh International Folk Academy, India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/wpms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Artist-018_0000s_0002_IND-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/wpms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Artist-018_0000s_0002_IND-c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wmdf.org\/wpms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Artist-018_0000s_0002_IND-c-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wmdf.org\/wpms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Artist-018_0000s_0002_IND-c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wmdf.org\/wpms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Artist-018_0000s_0002_IND-c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wmdf.org\/wpms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Artist-018_0000s_0002_IND-c-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-flying Bhangra spirit\u2015every beat calls for celebration!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bhangra Bhangra Bhangra #bhangra #bhangradance #newvideo #new #dance #dancevideo #performance #folk\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NCaOVXl7rY8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sifa.in\/\">https:\/\/sifa.in<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjh International Folk Academy (SIFA) explodes onto the WMDF stage with the raw energy and joy of <strong>Bhangra<\/strong>, the iconic dance of Punjab, India. Originally a harvest dance performed by farmers, Bhangra has grown into a global symbol of celebration\u2014defined by powerful footwork, airborne jumps, thunderous dhol rhythms, and vibrant costumes that move as wildly as the performers themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2013 by passionate artists committed to cultural preservation, SIFA has toured over 15 countries, delivering performances that are both deeply traditional and instantly electrifying. More than choreography, their shows are pure expressions of Punjabi spirit\u2014inviting audiences to clap, move, and feel the rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making their debut in Japan, the group brings not only the heart of Punjab but also a message of cultural connection, youth empowerment, and boundless joy. Get ready to feel the floor shake!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-5264","artist","type-artist","status-publish","hentry","artistscat-artists018"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/artist\/5264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/artist"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/artist"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wmdf.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}