PESHAWAR: ‘Attan’ dance for Peace celebrated with traditional zeal and spirit at Bagh-e-Naran, a local park of Hayatabad Peshawar. Attan one of the oldest forms of Pashtun pagan dance organized by ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

PESHAWAR: Men sporting earthy shalwar kameez and pakol caps are accompanied by women in colourful dresses laden with mirrors; they gather on the open floor, making a loose square, then fall into ...