Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional Punjabi 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 Seraiki. Jhumar is usually performed at wedding ceremonies in Southern Punjab.[6] The dance is also performed in circle, to the tune of emotional songs.[6]
Origin
editJhoomar is the traditional Saraiki folk dance that originated from Multan and Balochistan.[7][8]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Jhumar Dance - Folk Dance Performed on Marriage Ceremonies by Men". Archived from the original on 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
- ^ saraiki.net (2022-09-14). "Saraiki Jhumar". Saraiki Folk Media. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ a b Manga, Dhiren (2018-08-21). "The Most Popular Dances of Pakistan". DESIblitz. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ "About Saraiki - Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)". bzu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ saraiki.net (2022-09-14). "Saraiki Jhumar". Saraiki Folk Media. Retrieved 2024-10-28.