Jhumar
Form of music and dance that originated in the Multan and Balochistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about Folk dance of Multan, Balochistan and Punjab. For Folk dance of east India, see Jhumair.
Jhumar or Jhoomar (also called Ghumbar in the Sandalbar area)[1] is a traditional jhang dance in Pakistan, it originates from jhang.[2][3] It is also popular in the Sandalbar areas of Punjab.[4] It is slower and more rhythmic form.[5] The word "Jhumar" comes from Jhum/Jhoom, which means Swaying. Jhumar is performed at the wedding ceremonies usually.[6] The dance is also performed in circle, to the tune of emotional songs.[6]