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Culture, energy & legacy

Folk Heritage Foundation and Bhangra X — a cultural movement keeping Punjabi folk heritage alive on the live competition stage.

The Foundation

About Folk Heritage Foundation

Folk Heritage Foundation is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Punjabi folk culture through live performances, competitions, cultural events, and community-driven initiatives.

Through platforms like Bhangra X, the foundation creates opportunities for young artists, performers, and teams to showcase their talent on a professional stage while keeping Punjabi heritage alive for future generations.

Performers in traditional Punjabi attire
$20K+Cash Prizes in 2026
3Official Categories
LiveDhol & Crowd Energy
1Stage · Culture · Legacy
The Platform

About Bhangra X

Bhangra X is the signature live Bhangra competition platform by Folk Heritage Foundation. It brings together teams, performers, cultural supporters, and Bhangra lovers for high-energy competitions filled with live dhol, powerful choreography, colorful costumes, and unforgettable stage presence — designed to grow year after year.

  • Live Bhangra competitions
  • Punjabi folk culture celebration
  • Team-based performances
  • Live dhol and live crowd energy
  • Youth and senior talent platform
  • Recurring events and future editions
  • A stage for culture, energy, and legacy
What We Stand For

Built on three pillars

ਵਿਰਸਾ

Virsa — Heritage

Every beat, step and boli on the Bhangra X stage is rooted in authentic Punjabi folk tradition — preserved, not diluted, and passed to the next generation.

ਜੋਸ਼

Josh — Energy

Live dhol, live crowd, limitless energy. Bhangra X is built around the unmatched intensity that only live Bhangra competition can create.

ਸੰਗਤ

Sangat — Community

Teams, volunteers, families and fans — Bhangra X is a cultural movement built around heritage, pride, and future generations.

Meet the Founder
MB
"Bhangra X is built to celebrate culture, talent, and the unmatched energy of live Bhangra."

Manav Bhanot is the visionary founder of Bhangra X, the new era of live Bhangra. Known for his dedication to Punjabi folk culture, he has inspired many young artists through his passion for Bhangra.

Manav Bhanot Founder of Bhangra X

Be part of the movement

Compete, volunteer or simply join the crowd — the Bhangra X stage is waiting.