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kurdish dance

kurdish dance is a group of traditional hand-holding dances similar to those from the Middle Eastern countries. It is a form of a circle dance, with a single or a couple of figure dancers often added to the geometrical center of the dancing circle. According to the Encyclopedia of Islam, Kurds sing and dance in all of their festivals, birthdays, New Years, Newroz, marriage and other ceremonies.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: KURDISTAN, Iran
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © HAMID JAMSHIDIAN