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''', Lebanon , and to Iraq . It is a form of Round Dancing , with a single or a couple of figure dancers often added to the geometrical centre of dancing circle. According to Encyclopaedia Of Islam , Kurds sing and dance in all of their festivals, birthdays and marriage ceremonies. These folkloric dances are one of the main factors in distinguishing Kurds from neighbouring muslim populations {Link without Title} . Kurdish dance has various and numerous versions such as following: In the Dilan version the dancers on the circular path consist, usually, of alternating men and women holding hands and colourful handkerchiefs called ''desroke'', in a semi-circle, and moving around the circle with the leading and trailing persons waving their kerchiefs in elaborate motions. The leading individual often accentuates the customary steps and motions for the dance by displaying more energy or even by adding to the standard moves some of his own personal liking. The Geryan vesion is a fast motive dance. Chepi comes from the word "chep" or "chap" meaning left. It is one of the more simple Kurdish dances. It consists of stepping forward on the left foot twice and then stepping back on the right foot twice while traveling in a circle. SEE ALSO |
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