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 ...

Unfortunately, not all external influences have been positive, and over time patriarchal attitudes and norms have infiltrated the dance form itself, making it less open to women. While Attan in ...

PESHAWAR: Pakhtun social activists have announced they will organise an Attan performance at Bagh-i-Naran of Hayatabad area in Peshawar next week to show solidarity with the Punjab University ...