Jhumar Explained

Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional Saraiki dance in Pakistan, it originates from the Southern Punjab. [1] [2] [3] It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. It is slower and more rhythmic form.[4] [5] The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means to sway in Multani. Jhumar is usually performed at wedding ceremonies in Punjab.[6] The dance is also performed in circle, to the tune of emotional songs.

Origin

Jhoomar is the traditional punjabi folk dance that originates from Multan and Sandal Bar regions of punjab.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Saraiki - Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan) . 2024-10-28 . bzu.edu.pk.
  2. Web site: 2019-04-29 . International Dance Day is being observed today . 2023-01-16 . Global Village Space . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Of culture and political identity Art & Culture thenews.com.pk . 2023-01-16 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  4. Web site: Jhumar Dance - Folk Dance Performed on Marriage Ceremonies by Men . 2015-01-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150829153551/http://www.discoveredindia.com/punjab/culture-in-punjab/dance/punjabi-folk-dances-for-males/jhumar.htm . 2015-08-29 . dead .
  5. Web site: saraiki.net . 2022-09-14 . Saraiki Jhumar . 2024-10-28 . Saraiki Folk Media . en-US.
  6. Web site: Manga . Dhiren . 2018-08-21 . The Most Popular Dances of Pakistan . 2023-01-16 . DESIblitz . en.

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