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Punjabi Gidda Clap Rhythm Circle

Family ReunionHoliday Party
P
PLAYERS
6+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Players form a circle, standing with enough space to clap and step freely.

2

One player starts a simple clapping pattern, striking their own hands and then their neighbor's hands in sequence.

3

The pattern travels around the circle, each player repeating the exact sequence before adding a small step or hip sway of their own.

4

The rhythm builds in speed as it completes each lap around the circle.

5

Anyone who breaks the pattern or misses a clap steps to the center to lead the next new rhythm.