Afghanistan Nationall Dance ATTANN!!!

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Attan is basically Afghan or Pashtoon's March Past or parade, which is usually performed by Afghans in time of war, lashkar and wedding. It is also called a traditional Pashtun/Afghan dance and the national dance of Afghanistan. Participants move in circles while clapping their hands to the rhythm and spinning around. The Attan is done differently in many of the different pakhtoon/pashtun tribes. Some styles of Atan portray themes of war while others portray celebration, especially for events such as marriage, engagements, family gatherings and also as a prelude to the arrival of spring. Performers often wear traditional, sequined Afghan dress. The Pashtun Attan has gone on to become the national dance of Afghanistan where it is performed by Pashtuns and Persians alike. Its duration differs from 10 minutes to 1 hour, it's a very popular dance especially by the Paktyawals. Pakti's Attan is the most famous attan. there sre several types of Atan, but the most famous one is the Atan of the Mangal, Ahmadzai, Zazai and Zadran tribes. Khan Qarabaghai, Khair Mohammad Khandan, Amin Ulfat, Bahram Jan, Noor Mohammad Katawazai, Abdullah Muqrai, Baryalai Samadi and Daud Hanif are the most famous Attan singers. There was an Attan competition in Mississauga which was won by Mosa Nurzay Kakar, the best youth leader award was won by Samir Nawabzadah Popalzay. Attan dance is very popular in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan as well. Kamal Mehsood one of the artist of South Waziristan Agency is known to be the promoter of different Attan's Song and tunes. The Mehsood tribe have their unique styles performing Attan on the beats of the drums. The beater of the drum known as "Dum", which instantaneously change the rhythm, is circled by the performers. The Khattak Dance performed with swords is particularly popular in Pakistan and even performed at various military and state occasions.