India, Jan. 9 -- With Lohri and Makar Sankranti just a week away, families are taking celebrations beyond the home, joining lively, hands-on workshops to dance, craft, and fly kites together.

From teaching energetic bhangra steps to focusing on the stories and symbolism behind the folk dance, these workshops offer a complete cultural immersion.

Malini Sisodia, manager at Downtown Bhangra, says, "The choreography for bhangra is taught for 2 hours and then we have fun dancing on Punjabi songs that can be performed during Lohri. Our workshops usually last 2.5 to 3 hours. There's no age bar so the entire family can enroll. All students need to keep in mind is wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle."

Adding a structured learning ...