Jhumar
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]
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
[edit]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]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ "Of culture and political identity | Art & Culture | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Roy, AnjaliGera (5 July 2017). Bhangra Moves: From Ludhiana to London and Beyond. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-351-57400-6.
- ^ a b Manga, Dhiren (21 August 2018). "The Most Popular Dances of Pakistan". DESIblitz. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ Roy, AnjaliGera (5 July 2017). Bhangra Moves: From Ludhiana to London and Beyond. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-351-57400-6.