Khanchobany (dance)
Khanchobany (Azerbaijani: Xançobanı) – is a Khanchobany dance, performed by men to fast music. It is also popular among Azerbaijanis of many regions.
Origination[edit]
In the 17th and 18th centuries, a tribe called the Khanchobany settled in the Shirvan region of modern day Azerbaijan. The dance named for them is performed in a tribe spirit. The dance originated in the late 19th century.
Performance[edit]
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[edit]
- Культура Азербайджана[permanent dead link]
- Видеоролик исполнения Акифом Гурбетовым музыки танца Ханчобаны
- АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСКАЯ МУЗЫКА
- Azerbaijan dances
- AZERBAIJAN FOLK DANCES[permanent dead link]
- Video
References[edit]
- ^ "БСЭ: Большая Советская Энциклопедия от А до Г" (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2016-04-20.