Sammi (dance)
Traditional dance form of Punjab
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Sammi (Shahmukhi: سمّی) is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab.[1] The dance originates from Sandal bar[2] but is also popular in other Bars and Pothohar region of Pakistani Punjab.[3]
History
The dance is named after a young heroine of a legend, Sammi, who was madly in love and used to sing and dance as best as she could for the sake of her love.[4]
Costume
Performance
Like Giddha it is danced in a circle. The dancers stand in a ring and swing their hands bringing them up from the sides, right in front. The refrain of the most popular Sammi song is "Sammi Meri waar..".
See also
- Punjabi dance
- Giddha – Punjabi Female dance.
- Bhangra – Punjabi Male dance.