Sammi (dance)

Sammi is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab. The dance originates from Sandal bar but is also popular in other Bars and Pothohar region of Pakistani Punjab.

History

The dance is named after a young heroine of a legend, Sammi, who was madly in love and used to sing and dance as best as she could for the sake of her love.

Costume

The dancers are dressed in bright colored kurtas and full flowing skirts called Ghagra or Lehenga. A peculiar silver hair ornament is associated with this dance.

Performance

Like Giddha it is danced in a circle. The dancers stand in a ring and swing their hands bringing them up from the sides, right in front. The refrain of the most popular Sammi song is "Sammi Meri waar..".