Jangi (dance)

Jangi (Azerbaijani: Cəngi) is a national male dance of Azerbaijan.

Etymology

In translation from Azerbaijani language, with the word being derived through Persian,^[1]^[2] Jangi means “fighting”.^[3]

Origination

The dance is very ancient. It's a reminder of the Azerbaijani struggle of strong men and was performed in honour 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. Traditional Azerbaijani costumes are used by the male includes a colourful long jacket, a trouser, and pair of shoes.^[4]

References

^ "Iranicaonline - Farhangestan"
^ "The Secret History of Iran" p 88
^ "Зорхана и гюлеш под музыку народного танца "джанги" (фото)". trend.az.
^ Tomar, Kunal (2017-12-18). "JANGI DANCE - AZERBAIJAN - DanceAsk". DanceAsk | Global Dance Styles. Retrieved 2023-11-21.

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[1] "Iranicaonline - Farhangestan"

[2] "The Secret History of Iran" p 88

[3] "Зорхана и гюлеш под музыку народного танца "джанги" (фото)". trend.az.

[4] Tomar, Kunal (2017-12-18). "JANGI DANCE - AZERBAIJAN - DanceAsk". DanceAsk | Global Dance Styles. Retrieved 2023-11-21.

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