"encouraged young men and women to defy traditional values and participate in these public activities. Attan Attan () is a form of dance that originated in Afghanistan. The Attan began as a folk dance conducted by Pashtuns in times of war or during weddings or other celebrations (engagements, new year, and informal gatherings). It is now considered the national dance of Afghanistan. The performance of the attan dance has been a long customary in the Pashtun culture and is carried by Pashtuns mostly, and other ethnic groups as well. Attan is a special type of dance performed by a troupe"
"on till dawn. Attan is the national dance of Afghanistan and the traditional dance among the Pashtuns. It is a circular dance, performed at the end of ceremony, and its origin is dated deep in Afghanistan's pre-Islamic Avesticera. Attan used to be religious dance involve many circles around the fire, some say it was dance of warriors around the fire performed before going to war, although this tradition was lost during the Islamic period, or it has been modified, but soon during 14th century in the midst of Hindukush mountains it became famous. Although in modern Afghan weddings Attan is"
"is mostly klasik ghazals, using rubab or sitar, tabla, portable harmonium, flute and several other musical instruments. Below is a list of the main known styles of Attan in Pakistan and Afghanistan. All of these may be practiced and mixed by Pashtuns in other valleys, and it's not uncommon to see Pashtuns of one province being better at a different region's style. ; ALA-LC Romanization: Ataṇ, also referred to as Atan or Attan, are the following: In this dance, the dancers perform to the beat of the music. It is typically performed by men and women. It involves 2–5 steps,"
"the most prominent dances is ""Attan"", which has ancient roots. A rigorous exercise, Attan is performed as musicians play various native instruments including the ""dhol"" (drums), ""tablas"" (percussions), ""rubab"" (a bowed string instrument), and ""toola"" (wooden flute). With a rapid circular motion, dancers perform until no one is left dancing, similar to Sufi whirling dervishes. Numerous other dances are affiliated with various tribes notably from Pakistan including the ""Khattak Wal Atanrh"" (eponymously named after the Khattak tribe), ""Mahsood Wal Atanrh"" (which, in modern times, involves the juggling of loaded rifles), and ""Waziro Atanrh"" among others. A sub-type of the ""Khattak"
"color of Pashtun women's facial tattoos), migrated to Unniara, Rajasthan, India after partition. Prior to 1947, the community resided in the Quetta, Loralai and Maikhter regions of the British Indian province of Baluchistan. Today, they continue to speak Pashto and celebrate Pashtun culture through the Attan dance. In Pashtun society there are three levels of women's leadership and legislative authority: the national level, the village level, and the family level. The national level includes women such as Nazo Tokhi (Nazo Anaa), Zarghona Anaa, and Malalai of Maiwand. Nazo Anaa was a prominent 17th century Pashto poet and an educated Pashtun"
"be seen wearing suits and ties for a more formal look. The women can be found wearing bright, colorful dresses. These dresses can be accompanied with tiny mirrors on them which are said to symbolize light. The tiny mirrors add great detail and shine under the lights as the women move and dance. The Attan is performed differently in many of the different Pashtun tribes. Some styles of Attan portray themes of war while others portray celebration, especially for events such as marriage, engagements, family gatherings and also as a prelude to the arrival of spring. All different kinds of"
"cities of Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif with its ""Qataghani"" style. Lyrics across the country are typically in both Dari-Persian and Pashto. Hindi songs from Bollywood films are also very popular in Afghanistan. Afghans enjoy music by playing many types of instruments. They also enjoy performing the Attan, which is considered the national dance of Afghanistan. What is typically heard in the country are folk songs or ballads. Many of the songs are known by almost everyone and have been around for many years. The main traditional Afghan music instruments include: Poetry in Afghanistan has long been a cultural tradition and passion."
"folk art is mainly preserved and performed by the people of the Kuruba community of Karnataka. The dhol is the main musical instrument in the Pashtun (or ""Pathan"") dance known as ""attan"". The Afghan and Iranian Dhol is not the same drum on the Indian subcontinent. Caucasian dhol is called dhol in Armenia, dholi or doli in Georgia and Abkhazia, and doul in North Caucasus. It has become popular in other parts of the world due to Indian diaspora and diaspora from the Indian subcontinent. Dhol has been a popular musical instrument in formal and informal dance performances for decades."
"other by the hand or preparing to revolve in circles of their own. The dance starts with slow steps that gradually get faster and faster until it seems the performers must drop from exhaustion. However, the dance continues, sometimes for two or three hours at a stretch, with no breaks except a lowering of tempo or changes in the tunes and songs. What the Attan Dance consists of: The dancers gather in a circle, and then is followed by music which starts slow at first, and then gradually speeds up. There is a consistent beat and rhythm, and during that"
"among the Pashtun people. Attan, is the famous dance of Maseed tribe. Dhol is also widely used in Waziristan. Mahsud The Mahsud or Mehsud (), also spelled Maseed (), is a Karlani Pashtun tribe inhabiting mostly the South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. A minor number of Maseed lineages are settled in the Logar Province of Afghanistan, especially in Charkh District, Baraki Barak, and Muhammad Agha, but also in Wardak, Ghazni and Kunduz Provinces. The Maseeds inhabit the center and north of South Waziristan valley, surrounded on three sides by the Darweshkhel Wazirs, and being shut"
"plume of red feather. He would wield a gun or ""dao"" and a shield. He would be followed by other dancers in a row, who would also carry weapons, or cymbals or gongs. The Pashtuns of Afghanistan practice a wide range of weapon dances, including the ""Khattak Wal Atanrh"" ( named after the Khattak tribe) and the ""Mahsood Wal Atanrh"" (which, in modern times, involves the juggling of loaded rifles). A sub-type of the ""Khattak Wal Atanrh"" known as the ""Braghoni"" involves the use of up to three swords and requires great skill to successfully execute. There are a number"
"can see the other sex dancing. However, in modern areas like the west, both genders dance side by side. Often, women change into an Attan dress while the men remain in their original clothes at a wedding or gathering. In the past, musicians and singers were men because social norms at the time prohibited women from playing musical instruments, singing songs, or dancing in front of male counterparts. Dancing by men and women together increasingly gained momentum among the educated and upper- and middle-class urban families in the 1970s and afterward. The Daoud Khan, Zahir Shah and the Communist regimes"
"(). It is customary for the husband to brush the bride's veil aside to reveal her face as one of the first things on that night. It is also customary in some families for the husband to present his newly-wed wife with a small token of affection. This is generally a ring or a family heirloom. ""Attan"" ( ) is a Pashtun dance usually performed at the end of the marriage ceremonies. Traditionally however, the dance was performed twice - once at the beginning of the wedding and once at the end. ""Baraat"" () is the procession of the family,"
"amongst Pashtuns. A journalist of Pashtun origin, Amanullah Ghilzai, traced the roots of Khattak to an ancient Greek dance. According to his theory, Khatak, or Athan, is one of the earliest forms of the ancient Greek dance dedicated to Athena. The Greeks brought this dance with them to Bactria. The Greeks had bequeathed the conventional dance for ancient Pashtun-dominated regions when they had colonised this region for several centuries ago. In ancient Greece, Athena had the same definition and reverence attached to it as Pashtuns accord to Athan. Athena seems to have disappeared in Greece during the Christian era while"
"ethnic Pashtuns, forming the largest ethnic group in that country. Pashto is the first official language of Afghanistan, the Afghan National Anthem is recited in Pashto language and the Pashtun dress is the national dress of Afghanistan. Since the late 19th century, the traditional Pashtunistan region has gradually expanded to the Amu River in the north. Majority of the key government positions in Afghanistan have always been held by Pashtuns. In addition, many of the non-Pashtun groups in Afghanistan have adopted the Pashtun culture and use Pashto as a second language. For example, nearly all leaders of non-Pashtun ethnic groups"
"Afghan musicians and a distribution center for Afghani music abroad. Kathak -the classical dance that developed in the royal courts of the Mughals. Folk dances are still popular in Pakistan and vary according to the region such as: These are very similar to stage plays in theatres. They are performed by well-known actors and actresses in the Lollywood industry. The dramas and plays often deal with themes from everyday life, often with a humorous touch. During the 16th to 18th centuries, Mughal painting developed, heavily influenced by Persian miniatures. Abdul Rehman Chughtai, Sughra Rababi, Ustad Allah Baksh, Aboo B. Rana,"
"Azerbaijani dances There are a number of Azerbaijani dances () used by the Azerbaijani people of Azerbaijan and Iranian Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan's national dance shows the characteristics of the Azerbaijani nation. These dances differ from other dances with its quick temp. And this talks about nation's quickness. The national clothes of Azerbaijan are well preserved within the national dances. Nowruz holiday (Nowruz is translated as ""a new day"", spelled as ""Novruz"" in Azerbaijani) is the most ancient and cherished holiday of a New Year and spring, and is celebrated among countries from as far east as Tajikistan to as far west"
"highest ranked Middle Eastern country in the World Economic Forum's Network Readiness Index (NRI) – an indicator for determining the development level of a country's information and communication technologies. Qatar ranked number 23 overall in the 2014 NRI ranking, unchanged from 2013. The music of Qatar is based on Bedouin poetry, song and dance. Traditional dances in Doha are performed on Friday afternoons; one such dance is the Ardah, a stylised martial dance performed by two rows of dancers who are accompanied by an array of percussion instruments, including al-ras (a large drum whose leather is heated by an open"
"unique sound. A modern take on the traditional Pashtun “Attun” dance was used in the music video to symbolize a war cry. On March 23 (Pakistan Day) 2018, the band made history with their single, “Zindabad” - The Drum Anthem. The band collaborated with 42 top drummers and percussionist of Pakistan for this project. Zindabad is a prayer, a chant to celebrate the freedom, hope and identity that binds Pakistanis as a nation. The song won over the hearts of the entire nation. The video was one of the fastest to reach 1 million views on Facebook of the music"
"is usually played while sitting on the ground, but for Attans, the harmonium is bound in a shawl that is wrapped around the players back. A very rare one is the Sarangi just like Baja this one too is supposed to be played while sitting down but for Attan, the musicians strap it in front to walk along the group of dancers. Performers often wear traditional regalia when participating in the lively dance. For men, the pakol (a thick wool hat) is usually worn, as well as a waskata (thick wool vest) Usually during the celebratory occasions, men can also"
"Algeria Dance Company from Malta, Hungarian flutist David Simon and pianist Janos Palojtay, the German Classical jazz performer Mito, alternate pop music band BETTY from the USA and English hypnotist Andrew Newton and extreme technical metal band Meta Stasis. Udaan is a social initiative by Alcheringa wherein the students of IIT Guwahati visit underprivileged children in various corners of India. Udaan reached 52 cities in 2016. In Alcheringa 2018, ""Desh Ka Sandesh"" was organised under the umbrella of Udaan. The underlying idea of the campaign North-East Unveiled is to promote a shared identity of this part of the country with"
"wielding swords or handkerchiefs and performing acrobatic feats. The fast tempo of Khattak distinguishes it from other attan, which start slowly and pick up speed as the dance progresses. A khattak dance performed at night begins with an introductory music, dominated by the slow and irregular beating of the drum called ""dhol"", as the dancers begin to circle a couple of lanterns placed at the center. In some cases, the dancers perform around a bonfire. The steps could appear strange for an onlooker since they involve exaggerated backward and forward strides, punctuated by swordplays such as air thrusts and parries."
"and Mast and Sammo, among others. The war tales of the Baloch are equally stirring. The ""chap"", a Baloch style of dancing, has a curious rhythm distinguished by an inertial back sway with every forward step. Baloch music has a unique flavour of its own. Kashmiri regions in the north are equally rich in folklore. In the Pukhtun areas of the northwest, the North-West Frontier Province is the home of energetic warlike dancers, the most prominent being the Khattak dance, which bears the name of the tribe that dances it. The romantic tale of Adam Khan and Durkhanai features a"
"all around the waist and made of yards of material. ""Khet partug"" is also similar to the costume worn by men dancing the attan. The ""khet partug"" is different from the ""perahan tunban"" ( ""pērāhan wa tunbān""). Khet partug Khet partug (, ""khət paṛtūg""), or khat partoog, is a type of shalwar kameez traditionally worn in Afghanistan and the mostly Pashtun dominated parts of western and northwestern Pakistan. The ""khet"" is the upper garment which is loose and slightly tightened at the waist and is more like a tunic or a robe, similar to a smock with wide sleeves and"
"Pashtuns The Pashtuns (, or ; ""Pax̌tānə""; singular masculine: ""Pax̌tūn"", feminine: ""Pax̌tana""; also Pukhtuns), historically known as ethnic Afghans (, ""Afğān"") and Pathans (Hindustani: پٹھان, पठान, ""Paṭhān""), are an Iranian ethnic group who mainly live in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They speak the Pashto language and adhere to Pashtunwali, which is a traditional set of ethics guiding individual and communal conduct. The ethnogenesis of the Pashtun ethnic group is unclear but historians have come across references to various ancient peoples called ""Pakthas"" (""Pactyans"") between the 2nd and the 1st millennium BC, who may be their early ancestors. Their history is mostly"
"European tradition, although some international companies also perform contemporary ballets that merge Western and Eastern themes and dance techniques. Algeria Egypt Tunisia South Africa Armenia Azerbaijan China Hong Kong Indonesia Israel Japan Kazakhstan Philippines Singapore South Korea Taiwan Thailand Uzbekistan Cuba Dominican Republic Puerto Rico Austria Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Greece Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Lithuania Moldova Monaco Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovak Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Ukraine Egypt Iran Israel Australia New Zealand Canada Mexico United States Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Peru Ballet company A"
"Wal Atanrh"" known as the ""Braghoni"" involves the use of up to three swords and requires great skill. Young women and girls often entertain at weddings with the ""Tumbal"" (tambourine). The Afghanistan national cricket team, which is dominated by Pashtun players, was formed in the early 2000s. One of the most popular sports among Pashtuns is cricket, which was introduced to South Asia during the early 18th century with the arrival of the British. Many Pashtuns have become prominent international cricketers in the Pakistan national cricket team, including Imran Khan, Shahid Afridi, Majid Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Umar Gul, Junaid Khan and"
"century, the dance started spreading to other parts of Bhutan. Today, it is approaching to be something of a national dance for the country, representing the identity of the Bhutanese nation. The dance was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2008, though it was originally proclaimed in 2005. The original proclamation notes ""the number of practitioners is dwindling due to the lack of rehearsal time, the absence of a systematic mechanism to train and honour the dancers and musicians and the gradual decrease in interest among young people."" The Institute of"
"Arkan (dance) Arkan () is a popular dance of the Ukrainian Hutsul people (from Hutsulshchyna, southwestern Ukraine). The Arkan is traditionally performed around a burning bonfire by the men. The word Arkan also refers to the step that the men perform while dancing around the fire. The step begins with the right foot stepping to the side (or double stamping as the dance builds momentum), the left foot crosses behind, the right foot steps to the side again, and the left foot is hopped in front of the dancer with a bent knee. The dance is performed with the men's"
"in a number of the International Dance and Theatre Festivals in Pakistan, she has represented the country on platforms like the American Dance Festival in the States, and the Young Dancer's Festival in India, and many others. 1996 Cricket World Cup was hosted in Pakistan, Nighat Chaodhry was chosen to present a cultural festival in all the major cities, she choreographed for a group of 35 dancers where she acted and danced the character Sassi (A folk legend of Sindh) and the legendary Anarkali in a dance ballet which was also televised for Pakistan Television. She has performed on numerous"
"Fire of Anatolia The Fire of Anatolia or Anadolu Ateşi is a Turkish dance group consisting of 120 dancers, several choreographers and other technical staff. The group has performed in more than 85 countries from the United States to China and Japan, in front of an audience of approximately 20 million people altogether. Fire of Anatolia holds two Guinness records, one for fastest dance performance with 241 steps per minute and another for largest audience, 400,000 people in Ereğli, in the Black Sea Region of the country. On 9 February 2013, Fire of Anatolia performed at the CCTV New Year's"
"Khan]] is one of the most famous Saraiki singers in Pakistan, hailing from [[Mianwali]]. [[File:Khattak Dance.jpg|thumb|The [[Khattak Dance]], a swift martial arts [[Sword dance|sword-dance]] performed by [[Pashtuns]] in Pakistan's Northern Areas]] [[Pashto language|Pashto]] music is commonly found in the [[Federally Administered Tribal Areas]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]] and in Pakistan's major urban centres such as [[Karachi]], [[Rawalpindi]], [[Lahore]], [[Sialkot]] and [[Multan]]. Music genres include [[Tappa]], Charbeta, Neemkai, Loba, Shaan and Badala. Music from Hazara Division is sung in Hindko dialect, and is generally performed in either the ""Mahiyay"" or ""Shaer"" styles. Pakistani music in the 21st century revitalized itself and has many"
"Pashtun culture through the Attan dance. The larger number of people claiming Pashtun ancestry in Pakistan and India are Urdu speaking. Despite the loss of most of the Raj-era Pashtun population, India still has a community of Hindustani speakers who can trace some of their ancestry to ancient Pashtun settlers. They are often referred by the Hindustani pronunciation of the word Pashtun, ""Pathan"". Major Indian Pathan tribes lived in the following areas. While many persons belonging to these tribes moved to the Afghan-Pakistan border, others chose to stay and thus, descendants of these tribes still reside in the parts of"