Khanchobany (dance)
Khanchobany (Azerbaijani: Xançobanı) – is a national Azerbaijani dance, performed by men to fast national music.
Origination
In the 17th and 18th centuries, a tribe called the Khanchobany settled in Shirvan region of Azerbaijan. The dance named for them is performed in a tribe spirit. The dance originated in the late19th century.
Performance
The dance is performed both in weddings (mainly in village weddings) and during other holidays and concerts. It is performed only by men at a quick pace, with synchronized moves.[1]
External links
- Культура Азербайджана[permanent dead link]
- Видеоролик исполнения Акифом Гурбетовым музыки танца Ханчобаны
- АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСКАЯ МУЗЫКА
- Azerbaijan dances
- AZERBAIJAN FOLK DANCES[permanent dead link]
- Video
References
- ^ "БСЭ: Большая Советская Энциклопедия от А до Г" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2016-04-20.