Jangi (dance)
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Jangi (Azerbaijani: Cəngi) is a national male dance of Azerbaijan.
Etymology
In translation from Azerbaijani language, with the word being derived through Persian,[1][2] Jangi means “fighting”.[3]
Origination
The dance is very ancient. It's a reminder of the Azerbaijani struggle of strong men and was performed in honour of them. The dance expresses a challenge to a battle.This dance of the South Caucasus region is a "war dance".
Performance
The dance is performed only for men, in holidays or concerts. Traditional Azerbaijani costumes are used by the male includes a colourful long jacket, a trouser, and pair of shoes.[4]
References
- ^ "Iranicaonline - Farhangestan"
- ^ "The Secret History of Iran" p 88
- ^ "Зорхана и гюлеш под музыку народного танца "джанги" (фото)". trend.az.
- ^ Tomar, Kunal (2017-12-18). "JANGI DANCE - AZERBAIJAN - DanceAsk". DanceAsk | Global Dance Styles. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
External links
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