Punjab’s tableau came out after 3 years in the Republic Day parade. The tableau of Punjab showcased the state as a land of knowledge and wisdom, showcasing the region’s exquisite handicrafts and rich musical heritage. This tableau showed a glimpse of rural Punjab. Punjab’s tableau was dedicated to Sufi saint Baba Sheikh Farid Ji.
Heritage shown in the tableau
Punjab is primarily an agricultural state, so the tableau showed a pair of bulls, which depict the agricultural aspect of the state. The tableau also showed the state’s rich musical heritage, with a man in traditional attire holding a tumbi with a dholak in his hand and a beautifully decorated earthen pot (ghara).
A woman in traditional attire was shown weaving a cloth with her hands. Thus showcasing the art of folk embroidery covered with floral motifs – popular as phulkari across the world.
Who is Baba Sheikh Farid
Baba Sheikh Farid was the first poet of the Punjabi language who developed and nurtured it, thus bringing it to the literary field. His moral teachings focused on all people following moral principles and being devoted to God, and people should be humble, contented, generous and kind.
Tableau came out after 3 years
Earlier, Punjab’s tableau was seen in the year 2022. Regarding which Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also expressed displeasure. Punjab’s tableau got a place on the 76th Republic Day of the year 2025. This tableau was prepared by the artists after 21 days of hard work.
CM Bhagwant Mann raised the issue of farmers
CM Bhagwant Mann hoisted the flag in Patiala on Republic Day. On this occasion, describing the farmer of Punjab as the food provider of the country, he said that it is unfortunate that the farmers of the state have to go on strike, sit on dharna to get their various issues resolved. Now even fast unto death has to be kept.
He said that in such a situation, the central government should call the farmers and talk to them and accept their demands. The CM said that the tractors, which are important for Punjab’s agriculture, should be directed towards the fields instead of Delhi.
