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Attan is a traditional Pashtun #dance performed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts of #Pakistan during weddings or other celebrations. Attan began as a folk dance conducted by #Pashtuns in times of war.It is usually performed with a dhol.
The technique behind the Attan has changed much for over centuries, but its core has not changed. Typically, its a circular dance ranging from two to over a hundred people, and the performers will follow each other going round and round in a circle to the beat as the rhythm and beats get faster.More complex Attans involve an Attan troup leader who begins the attan slowly using a variation of styles and techniques, and the ultimate spin is performed after the leader gives the signal, either by placing his hand on the floor or raising it in the air.
Attan have different kinds some of them are Khattak, Mehsud, Waziri, Kabuli, Wardaki, Logari, Paktia, Herati, Kochi, Baluchi and Nuristani.
The technique behind the Attan has changed much for over centuries, but its core has not changed. Typically, its a circular dance ranging from two to over a hundred people, and the performers will follow each other going round and round in a circle to the beat as the rhythm and beats get faster.More complex Attans involve an Attan troup leader who begins the attan slowly using a variation of styles and techniques, and the ultimate spin is performed after the leader gives the signal, either by placing his hand on the floor or raising it in the air.
Attan have different kinds some of them are Khattak, Mehsud, Waziri, Kabuli, Wardaki, Logari, Paktia, Herati, Kochi, Baluchi and Nuristani.