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Jhumar
Traditional Punjabi folk dance From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jhūmar or Jhoomar (also called Ghūmbar in Sandal Bar) is a traditional Punjabi folk dance in Pakistan, originating from the Sandal Bar and Chaj Doab regions of Punjab.[1][2][3] It is also known as the circular dance of Jats with hands joined all around and performed at weddings or whenever they happen to collect in large numbers.[4][5][6]
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The word "Jhūmar" comes from Jhūm, which means 'to sway' in Punjabi.[7]
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History
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.[8]
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