Attan historically originated as a war dance among the Pashtun tribes that now straddle Afghanistan and Pakistan. Today Attan is often performed at weddings and other celebrations. Some tribal ...

The Attan dance, originating from the mountains of Afghanistan and dating back to pre-Islamic times, remains an integral part of Pakhtun culture today. It is typically performed to the beat of a dhol ...

PESHAWAR: Pakhtun social activists have announced they will organise an Attan performance at Bagh-i-Naran of Hayatabad area in Peshawar next week to show solidarity with the Punjab University, Lahore, ...

A time honoured Pakhtun cultural dance, Attan is being criminalised as vulgarity Attan is a time honoured Pakhtun cultural dance. It is unthinkable not to perform it at different occasions like ...

(with photos) KABUL, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- Attan, the national dance of Afghanistan, is once again finding its way into the Afghan culture scene, bitterly shaken by nearly three decades of war and civil ...

In a cosy gathering of families, youngsters and foreigners, a folk dance troupe from Landi Kotal gave a splendid performance of traditional Pakhtun dances at Kuch Khaas on Sunday. Travelling all the ...

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: No matter who waltzes into the prime minister’s house at the end of this election, South Waziristan is already swinging away – to the rhythms of the Attan. This traditional dance of ...

For centuries, the rhythmic beat of tribal drums, locally known as“dhol,” and the vibrant dance of“Attan” have been an integral part of tribal traditions. Even in the face of terrorism, tribal ...

The style of Attan is fascinating. It allows you to freestyle, but also keep up with the rhythm. I grew up watching Attan back in Iran and at family occasions. My family is originally from Afghanistan ...