Tik Tok, one of the most downloaded apps in recent years, with over 1.5 billion downloads in 2019, has set a number of trends during lockdown. With everyone practicing social distancing in their homes, many have started challenges on the platform to cure their boredom. Check out some of these challenges below that are particularly thriving in the South Asian Community!
- Try Not to Sing or Dance Challenge
The rules of this challenge are simple – try not to sing or dance to the music in the Tik Tok. However, it has proven difficult for many Tik Tok stars as Punjabi beats are too hard to pass dancing to, check out the video below:
@sedoso_ Clearly lost this round since I was behaving myself in the last part 😂 #punjabi #desi #song
2. Welcome to my Culture
This challenge focuses on showcasing culture, with the hands up dance and a tranformation into traditional outfits.
@guggin94 Pops was bummed he wasn’t in the last video. How do you think he did? 😁🇮🇳 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #culture #punjabi #desi #bhangra #india
3. Classic or Not
This challenge splits the screen with one side as ‘Classic’ and the other as ‘I don’t know’, with the aim to pick a side for when a song begins playing. This challenge has left many of the public divided with what the best Bollywood songs are!
@akafiali I love this game!!! Bollywood song have my heart 💛 #bollywood #fyp #foryou #somali #hindisong #pakistani
4. Different Punjabi Singers
This challenge is based on imitating different Punjabi singers and their music styles, check out the video below:
@ricki_dhindsa DIFFERENT PUNJABI SINGERS🎶😂 #punjabi #punjabitiktok #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #funnyvideos #xyzbca #punjabifunny #punjabimusic #punjabisingers #desi
5. Makeup Brush Challenge
This challenge was widely created to the backing of Mickey Singh’s latest song, Ptola, with a variety of influencers, beauty guru’s and Tik Tok Stars showcasing their makeup skills. Using a variety of tools as transitions, this Tik Tok is a simple, fun challenge to share with friends!