Khanchobany ( az, Xançobanı) – is a Khanchobany dance, performed by men to fast music. It is also popular among

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of many regions.

Origination

In the 17th and 18th centuries, a tribe called the Khanchobany settled in the

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region of modern day

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. The dance named for them is performed in a tribe spirit. The dance originated in the late 19th century.

Performance

The dance is performed both in weddings (mainly in village weddings) and during other holidays and concerts. It is performed only by men at a quick pace, with synchronized moves.

External links

Культура Азербайджана

Видеоролик исполнения Акифом Гурбетовым музыки танца Ханчобаны

Azerbaijan dances

AZERBAIJAN FOLK DANCES

Video

References

{{Reflist Azerbaijani dances