Jhumar
| Native name | دھرِیس or جُھمر |
|---|---|
| Genre | Folk dance |
| Instrument(s) | Dhol, Sarangi, Tumbi |
| Origin | Punjab, Pakistan |
Jhumar or Dharees, also called Ghumbar, is a traditional folk dance originating in the Bar region and South Punjab of Pakistan.[1][2][3][4] It is a circular dance, historically, it was performed during various celebratory occasions such as weddings, harvest festivals, and other joyful events.
Etymology
[edit]The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means to sway in Lahnda (Western Punjabi). The term "Dharees" is used along with Jhumar/Ghumbar in the Bar region to refer to this dance.[5]
Jhumar is used on the banks of the Indus, while Jhumir is used on the banks of the Chenab.[6]
Variations
[edit]There are three main kinds of Jhumar: [7]
- Traitari Jhumar: This variation involves three claps of the hand.
- Tirkhi Jhumar: A variation of Jhumar that features fast movements and quick steps, performed with energetic and rapid transitions.
- Lammochar Jhumar: A Southern variation, performed with hands joined all around and then raised, typically executed in the southern Bar and other regions.[2]
Cultural Significance
[edit]Jhumar is deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of the Bar region and South Punjab.
“Ná jhumar na tárí, te ajáí munh te dáṛhí” – "Can't dance jhumar or clap your hand! What is the use of the beard on your face?"
The proverb humorously critiques the inability to embrace cultural practices like dancing Jhumar, emphasizing the importance of celebrating traditions.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Dhillan, I. S. (1998). Folk Dances of Panjab. National Book Shop. p. 55. ISBN 978-81-7116-220-8.
Jhummir style which became popular in Sandal Bar area (area between Ravi and Chenab and called Rachna Doab) is considered the most authentic style of jhummir.
- ^ a b Dhillan, I. S. (1998). Folk Dances of Panjab. National Book Shop. p. 55. ISBN 978-81-7116-220-8.
Lammochar i.e. southern, performed with hands joined all round and then with hands raised.
- ^ "Of culture and political identity | Art & Culture | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ "About Saraiki - Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)". bzu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ^ A. Jukes (1900). Dictionary of the Jatki or Western Panjábi Language. p. 156.
- ^ Service.), Edward O'Brien (of the Indian Civil (1881). Glossary of the Multani Language Compared with Punjábi and Sindhi. Printed at the Punjab Government Civil Secretariat Press. p. 87.
- ^ A. Jukes (1900). Dictionary of the Jatki or Western Panjábi Language. p. 113.
- ^ Service.), Edward O'Brien (of the Indian Civil (1881). Glossary of the Multani Language Compared with Punjábi and Sindhi. Printed at the Punjab Government Civil Secretariat Press. p. 87.
Sources
[edit]- "About Saraiki - Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)". bzu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- "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.