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{{Short description|Dance of Azerbaijan}}
[[File:Azerbaijani dances, Eurovision Song Contest 2012, semi-final allocation draw (2).jpg|thumb|right|Jangi (dance)]]
'''Jangi''' ({{langx|az|Cəngi}}) is a national male dance of [[Azerbaijan]].
==Etymology==
In translation from Azerbaijani language, with the word being derived through Persian,<ref>[http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/farhangestan "Iranicaonline - Farhangestan"]</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=zKKNBQAAQBAJ&dq=jang+persian+word&pg=PA88 "The Secret History of Iran" p 88]</ref> Jangi means “fighting”.<ref>{{Cite news
| title = Зорхана и гюлеш под музыку народного танца "джанги" (фото)
| url=http://www.trend.az/life/interesting/2055760.html
| publisher=trend.az
}}</ref>
==Origination==
The dance is very ancient. It's a reminder of the Azerbaijani struggle of strong men and was performed in honour of them. The dance expresses a challenge to a battle.This dance of the South Caucasus region is a "war dance".
==Performance==
The dance is performed only for men, in holidays or concerts. Traditional Azerbaijani costumes are used by the male includes a colourful long jacket, a trouser, and pair of shoes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomar |first=Kunal |date=2017-12-18 |title=JANGI DANCE - AZERBAIJAN - DanceAsk |url=https://danceask.net/jangi-dance-azerbaijan/ |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=DanceAsk {{!}} Global Dance Styles |language=en-US}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [https://archive.today/20130217222406/http://www.kazembassy.in/news.php?newsid=2403 Cultural Days of Azerbaijan Kick off in Astana]
* [http://www.heydar-aliyev-foundation.org/en/content/view/73/285/President-of-the-Heydar-Aliyev-Foundation-Mehriban-Aliyeva-took-part-in-a-ceremony-associated-with-the-completion-of-the-Days-of-Azerbaijani-Culture-in-Italy Days of Azerbaijani Culture in Italy]
[[Category:Azerbaijani dances]]
[[Category:War dances]]
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