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Pashto Music
Pashto music is a rich and diverse cultural tradition popular among Pashtuns in Afghanistan. It features several distinct genres, each reflecting different aspects of Pashtun life and emotions.
Tappa, the oldest and most popular form, expresses deep human emotions and is sung with traditional instruments like the rubab.
Charbeta, an epic poem, is performed in fast rhythms by multiple singers, often highlighting heroic deeds.
Neemakai, typically composed by women, focuses on daily life and love, while Loba involves storytelling between two singers. Shaan celebrates joyous occasions, and Badala, a professional folk form, centers around tribal traditions and romance.
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Attan
The Dance of love and harmony
The unity of attire reflects harmony and uniformity.
The handkerchief symbolizes the flag of peace, freedom, and the autonomy to freely steer one's life.
The continuous rows signify unity and cohesion in the journey of life and immortality. Stomping the feet represents ownership and the Defense of the homeland.
In most Pashtun Attan dances, women and men often alternate in the circle, symbolizing equality and the right to equality between men and women. Granting women a place in this circle is a recognition of their esteemed position in the authentic Pashtun culture.