Jigri Yaar Bhangra is the pioneer bhangra company in Singapore. Formerly known as the NCO Club Boys, it was started by Mr Hardip Singh and Mr Dalbir Singh in 1984. The company thereafter to re-named Jigri Yaar which simply means “The Best of friends”. Check out a video of the performers from back then!
With the current 10 group members, Jigri Yaar performs a mixture of Singapore styled bhangra – ranging from modern to folk along with stunts and dhol drummers, and aim to keep the culture alive for all future generations and to ensure that we are able to preserve this vibrant dance form.
Jigri Yaar has been featured in a UK Publication – Bhangra; Mystics, Music and Migration written by University of Huddersfield, UK, researcher Hardeep Singh Sahota that explores bhangra past and present.
International Dance Festivals & Participations
- World Dance Festival, Korea (Suncheon, Hapcheon, Yeosu)
- World Dance Festival, Peru
- International Folk Dance Festival, Jakarta
- Folklore Dance Festival, Fribourg Switzerland
- Festival De Folklore, Brazil
- World Dance Festival, France
- Singapore National Day Embassy Celebration, Melbourne Australia
- World Dance Festival, Istanbul
- Arts Education Programme, Hong Kong
Chingay Festivals
- Chingay Festival – 2011
- Chingay Night Fiesta – 2015
Singapore Major Events
- National Heritage Festival 2012-2016
- ASEAN Wordwide Journalism Award 2016
- SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2017
- Asian Yoga Sports Championship 2017
- Singapore Campaign Dinner 2017
- Naming Ceremony of Keppel Karapan Armada Sterling
- Opening Ceremony of Kidzania Singapore
- International Silat Federation Competition 2016
Competitions
- Dhol Dhamaka (Representation from Jigri Yaar Bhangra) – Champion
For more information, check out:
Website: www.jigriyaarbhangra.com
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Email : info@jigriyaarbhangra.com
