Created by Ajay Kumar
Last edited August 29, 2023

About: Folk dance of Multan, Balochistan and Punjab

For other uses, see Jhumair.


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Jhumar performed before 1947

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

See also

References

  1. Folk Dances of Panjab{{#if:Dhillan|, Dhillan}. National Book Shop(1998). ISBN 978-81-7116-220-8
  2. International Dance Day is being observed today. Global Village Space(2019-04-29). Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  3. Of culture and political identity | Art & Culture | thenews.com.pk. www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  4. Punjab District Gazetteers: Shahpur District{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(1897)
  5. Jhumar Dance - Folk Dance Performed on Marriage Ceremonies by Men. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
  6. 6.0 6.1 The Most Popular Dances of Pakistan, Manga, Dhiren. DESIblitz(2018-08-21). Retrieved 2023-01-16.