Viral Jhumar Dance Traditional Pakistan Dance

The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means Swaying.The Jhumar dance is a dance of ecstasy. Jhumar dance is performed at the wedding ceremonies usually. It is a living demonstration of the happiness. The dance is mostly performed by the Balochi and people of Southern and central Punjab.

Performed exclusively by men, it is a common feature to see three generations - father, son and grandson - dancing all together at weddings. The movement of the arms only is considered its main forte. Feet are musically placed in front and backwards and turnings are taken to the right, sometimes the dancers place their one hand below the ribs on the left and gesticulate with the right hand. This dance does not tire out its performers and it is normally danced on moonlight nights in the villages away from the habitation.