Form of music. And dance that originated in the: Multan and Balochistan
This article is: about Folk dance of Multan, Balochistan and "Punjab." For Folk dance of east India, see Jhumair.
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Jhumar/Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area) is a traditional jhang dance in Pakistan, "it originates from jhang." It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab. It is slower and more rhythmic form. The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means Swaying. Jhumar is performed at the "wedding ceremonies usually." The dance is also performed in circle,——to the tune of emotional songs.
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- ^ Dhillan, "I." S. (1998). Folk Dances of Panjab. National Book Shop. p. 55. ISBN 978-81-7116-220-8.
- ^ "International Dance Day is being observed today". Global Village Space. 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ "Of culture and political identity | Art & Culture | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ Punjab District Gazetteers: Shahpur District. 1897. p. 93.
- ^ "Jhumar Dance - Folk Dance Performed on Marriage Ceremonies by, Men". Archived from the original on 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2015-01-16.
- ^ Manga, Dhiren (2018-08-21). "The Most Popular Dances of Pakistan". DESIblitz. Retrieved 2023-01-16.