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I remember the dancers of Asia, who flew in from far and wide each year without hesitation. Meeting these dancers, united in their passion for keeping the beauty of traditional dances alive against the impending threat of rapid urbanization and globalization, was a deeply moving and happy experience for me. Their joy, talent, earnestness and pure intent was what made "One Asia in Dance" possible. Dance is a living and breathing art form. In performance, it goes beyond the preservation of the fixed original form, to connect the past, present and future, evolving and developing. 'One Asia in Dance' showed not only the transmission of traditions but also the continuing reinvention of traditions to reflect contemporary sentiments in the traditional dances of Asia. I sincerely hope that a wider audience will find an opportunity to rediscover the value of cultural heritage in the Asia Pacific through the window of dance. Kim Mi-sook / Director, Asian Dance Culture Institute/ Chairperson, One Asia in Dance
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Sokiv Jamor
Dancers wearing elaborate costumes with golden embroidery hold mirrors in their hands while dancing. ‘Sokiv jamor’ means ‘beautiful women’ in Tajik, and the dance could only be performed by royal court dancers for the Shah (King in Persian). Each team typically consists of 10, 16 or 24 women, who dance to Shashmaqom, a traditional musical genre invented by court musicians in the 17th century. The traditional dances of Tajikistan are more complicated and technical than those of other Central Asian nations. Dance is one of the oldest genres of art in Tajikistan and receives a wide range of government support in the present day. Characteristics: ∙Court dance performed by female dancers holding mirrors Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Aug -
Sokiv Jamor
Dancers wearing elaborate costumes with golden embroidery hold mirrors in their hands while dancing. ‘Sokiv jamor’ means ‘beautiful women’ in Tajik, and the dance could only be performed by royal court dancers for the Shah (King in Persian). Each team typically consists of 10, 16 or 24 women, who dance to Shashmaqom, a traditional musical genre invented by court musicians in the 17th century. The traditional dances of Tajikistan are more complicated and technical than those of other Central Asian nations. Dance is one of the oldest genres of art in Tajikistan and receives a wide range of government support in the present day. Characteristics: ∙Court dance performed by female dancers holding mirrors Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Aug -
Sokiv Jamor
Dancers wearing elaborate costumes with golden embroidery hold mirrors in their hands while dancing. ‘Sokiv jamor’ means ‘beautiful women’ in Tajik, and the dance could only be performed by royal court dancers for the Shah (King in Persian). Each team typically consists of 10, 16 or 24 women, who dance to Shashmaqom, a traditional musical genre invented by court musicians in the 17th century. The traditional dances of Tajikistan are more complicated and technical than those of other Central Asian nations. Dance is one of the oldest genres of art in Tajikistan and receives a wide range of government support in the present day. Characteristics: ∙Court dance performed by female dancers holding mirrors Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Aug -
Sokiv Jamor
Dancers wearing elaborate costumes with golden embroidery hold mirrors in their hands while dancing. ‘Sokiv jamor’ means ‘beautiful women’ in Tajik, and the dance could only be performed by royal court dancers for the Shah (King in Persian). Each team typically consists of 10, 16 or 24 women, who dance to Shashmaqom, a traditional musical genre invented by court musicians in the 17th century. The traditional dances of Tajikistan are more complicated and technical than those of other Central Asian nations. Dance is one of the oldest genres of art in Tajikistan and receives a wide range of government support in the present day. Characteristics: ∙Court dance performed by female dancers holding mirrors Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Aug -
Huboni Khatlon
The various forms of traditional Tajik dances can be differentiated according to region, from Pamir state, to the mountainous region, Bukhra, Khatlon region in the south, Hissar valley, and northern Tajikistan. Huboni Khatlon is a traditional dance of the Khatlon region in southern Tajikistan, bordering Afghanistan. True to the title which means ‘Beautys of Khatlon’, the dance depicts young women living in Khatlon. The dancers wear beautiful traditional costumes called ‘chakan’, which is elaborately embroidered with the bright colors of spring flowers. Characteristics: ·Dance performed by dancers wearing chakan, a traditional costume decorated with colorful embroidery Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Sep -
Huboni Khatlon
The various forms of traditional Tajik dances can be differentiated according to region, from Pamir state, to the mountainous region, Bukhra, Khatlon region in the south, Hissar valley, and northern Tajikistan. Huboni Khatlon is a traditional dance of the Khatlon region in southern Tajikistan, bordering Afghanistan. True to the title which means ‘Beautys of Khatlon’, the dance depicts young women living in Khatlon. The dancers wear beautiful traditional costumes called ‘chakan’, which is elaborately embroidered with the bright colors of spring flowers. Characteristics: ·Dance performed by dancers wearing chakan, a traditional costume decorated with colorful embroidery Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Sep -
Huboni Khatlon
The various forms of traditional Tajik dances can be differentiated according to region, from Pamir state, to the mountainous region, Bukhra, Khatlon region in the south, Hissar valley, and northern Tajikistan. Huboni Khatlon is a traditional dance of the Khatlon region in southern Tajikistan, bordering Afghanistan. True to the title which means ‘Beautys of Khatlon’, the dance depicts young women living in Khatlon. The dancers wear beautiful traditional costumes called ‘chakan’, which is elaborately embroidered with the bright colors of spring flowers. Characteristics: ·Dance performed by dancers wearing chakan, a traditional costume decorated with colorful embroidery Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Sep -
Huboni Khatlon
The various forms of traditional Tajik dances can be differentiated according to region, from Pamir state, to the mountainous region, Bukhra, Khatlon region in the south, Hissar valley, and northern Tajikistan. Huboni Khatlon is a traditional dance of the Khatlon region in southern Tajikistan, bordering Afghanistan. True to the title which means ‘Beautys of Khatlon’, the dance depicts young women living in Khatlon. The dancers wear beautiful traditional costumes called ‘chakan’, which is elaborately embroidered with the bright colors of spring flowers. Characteristics: ·Dance performed by dancers wearing chakan, a traditional costume decorated with colorful embroidery Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Sep
Videos
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Tajikistan - Sokiv Jamor
Dancers wearing elaborate costumes with golden embroidery hold mirrors in their hands while dancing. ‘Sokiv jamor’ means ‘beautiful women’ in Tajik, and the dance could only be performed by royal court dancers for the Shah (King in Persian). Each team typically consists of 10, 16 or 24 women, who dance to Shashmaqom, a traditional musical genre invented by court musicians in the 17th century. The traditional dances of Tajikistan are more complicated and technical than those of other Central Asian nations. Dance is one of the oldest genres of art in Tajikistan and receives a wide range of government support in the present day. Characteristics: ∙Court dance performed by female dancers holding mirrors Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Aug -
Tajikistan - Huboni Khatlon
The various forms of traditional Tajik dances can be differentiated according to region, from Pamir state, to the mountainous region, Bukhra, Khatlon region in the south, Hissar valley, and northern Tajikistan. Huboni Khatlon is a traditional dance of the Khatlon region in southern Tajikistan, bordering Afghanistan. True to the title which means ‘Beautys of Khatlon’, the dance depicts young women living in Khatlon. The dancers wear beautiful traditional costumes called ‘chakan’, which is elaborately embroidered with the bright colors of spring flowers. Characteristics: ·Dance performed by dancers wearing chakan, a traditional costume decorated with colorful embroidery Performed by Bazmoro Tajikistan National Dance Ensemble Directed by Qurbonali Kholov
Tajikistan Sep
