Jhumar

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Jhumar performed before 1947

Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional Punjabi dance in Pakistan, originating from the Sandal Bar and Chaj Doab regions of Punjab. [1] [2] [3] .

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he word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means to sway in the Multani, Jhangochi, and Jangli dialects of Punjabi. Jhumar is usually performed at wedding ceremonies in Punjab. [4] The dance is also performed in a circle, to the tune of emotional songs. [4]

Origin

Jhoomar is the traditional Punjabi folk dance that originates from Sandal Bar and Chaj doab regions of Punjab. The dance is also called Jungle-dance of Jhang-Sials of Sial dynasty which has a tribal sounding beat - 16 beats on the drum per cycle - believed to date back to Aryan period. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "International Dance Day is being observed today". Global Village Space. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "Of culture and political identity | Art & Culture | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  3. ↑ Roy, AnjaliGera (5 July 2017). Bhangra Moves: From Ludhiana to London and Beyond. Routledge. ISBN   978-1-351-57400-6.
  4. 1 2 Manga, Dhiren (21 August 2018). "The Most Popular Dances of Pakistan". DESIblitz. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  5. ↑ Roy, AnjaliGera (5 July 2017). Bhangra Moves: From Ludhiana to London and Beyond. Routledge. ISBN   978-1-351-57400-6.
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