Jangi (dance)
Dance of Azerbaijan
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Jangi (Azerbaijani: Cəngi) is a national dance of Azerbaijan. The dance is classified as a heroic military dance.[1]
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Origins
In translation from Azerbaijani language, with the word being derived through Persian,[2] Jangi means “fighting”.[3]
The dance is very ancient. It's a reminder of the Azerbaijani struggle of strong men and was performed in honor 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. It is based on the shur music, and is in the 2/4 time signature.[4] Traditional Azerbaijani costumes are used by the dancing men, which includes a colorful long jacket, a trouser, and pair of boots.[5]
