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Pages in category "Dances of Pakistan" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. F. Folk dances of Punjab;
Folk dances of Sindh (Sindhi: سنڌ جا لوڪ ناچ ) are the traditional dances of the Sindhi people, which are indigenous to Sindh region which is now in Pakistan. These dances are performed at various events including marriages , ceremonies, special occasions, on birth of a child and for cultural purposes.
Jhumar performed before 1947. Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional Punjabi dance in Pakistan, it originates from Sandal Bar and Chaj Doab regions of Punjab [1] [2] [3].The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means to sway in Multani, Jhangochi and Jangli Dialects of punjabi.Jhumar is usually performed at wedding ceremonies in Punjab. [4]
Folk dancers from Punjab performing at six-day Folk Dance Festival ‘Lok Tarang, in New Delhi on January 19, 2007 Giddha is a popular women folk dance in the Punjab region. Giddha displays a traditional mode of performing Punjabi femininity, as seen through dress, choreography, and language. [ 7 ]
Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is performed in circles by both men and women while clicking their fingers and clapping hands, jumps ...
Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in Sandalbar area) [4] is a traditional Saraiki and Baloch dance in Pakistan. [5] [6] It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. [7] It is slower and more rhythmic form. [8] The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means Swaying. Jhumar is performed at the wedding ceremonies usually. [9]
The Khattak (Pashto: خټک اتڼ , Urdu: رقص خٹک Khattak attan) is a swift martial attan dance usually performed while carrying a sword and a handkerchief (while not always are they holding a sword and handkerchief) by the tribesmen from the agile Khattak tribe of Pashtuns. Khattak dance is also a national dance of Pakistan. [1] [2]
Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in the Punjab region. The dance is often considered derived from the ancient dance known as the ring dance and is just as energetic as bhangra; at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace, elegance and flexibility. It is a highly colourful dance form which has spread to all regions of ...