Jhumar

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Jhumar
Jhumar performed in New Delhi
GenreFolk dance
OriginPunjab
Jhumar performed before 1947

Jhūmar or Jhoomar (also called Ghūmbar in Sandal Bar) is a traditional Punjabi folk dance originating from the Sandal Bar and Chaj Doab regions of Punjab.[1][2][3] The word "Jhūmar" comes from Jhūm, which means 'to sway' in Punjabi.[4]

The dance is also called Jungle-dance of Jhang-Sials which has a tribal sounding beat - 16 beats on the drum per cycle.[5]

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References

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  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. ^ 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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