Armenian dance art includes many protective dances, dance-songs, and other types of dances with protective movements that symbolized the people’s “struggle against evil forces.” “Papuri” belongs to this category of protective dances and was performed on various occasions, such as pilgrimages, ritual ceremonies, and especially during wedding rituals. In different parts of the Armenian Highlands and among the descendants of relocated communities, variations of the “Papuri” dance can be found. Despite their similar nature, they exhibit minor or more significant differences.
The “Papuri” dance is mostly typical to the central regions of historic Armenia, particularly the Taron region, specifically Sasun and its surrounding regions.
Փափուռի պարը չարխափան պար է։ Պարվել է չար ու բացասական ուժերին վանելու նպատակով։
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