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 ...

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 ...

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 ...