Cypriot folk dance
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Cypriot folk dance is a traditional form of music and movement from Cyprus that reflects the island’s rural life, social customs, and Greek Cypriot cultural identity.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
folk dance tradition
ⓘ
intangible cultural heritage ⓘ |
| associatedWithEthnicGroup | Greek Cypriots NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Cyprus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genderPattern |
mixed-gender participation
ⓘ
single-gender groups in some dances ⓘ |
| hasCulturalRole |
expression of rural life in Cyprus
ⓘ
expression of social customs in Cyprus ⓘ marker of Greek Cypriot cultural identity ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
antikristos
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
karsilama (Cypriot variant) ⓘ kartzilamas ⓘ sousta ⓘ syrtos (Cypriot variant) ⓘ tatsia dance ⓘ tsamiko (Cypriot variant) ⓘ zeibekiko (Cypriot variant) ⓘ |
| movementCharacteristic |
hand-holding chains
ⓘ
improvised variations in some dances ⓘ lively steps ⓘ rhythmic footwork ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
informal village gatherings
ⓘ
stage performances ⓘ touristic cultural shows in Cyprus ⓘ |
| performedOnOccasion |
national celebrations in Cyprus
ⓘ
religious festivals in Cyprus ⓘ village feasts in Cyprus ⓘ weddings in Cyprus ⓘ |
| promotedBy | cultural organizations in Cyprus ⓘ |
| reflects |
agrarian traditions of Cyprus
ⓘ
courtship customs of Greek Cypriots ⓘ religious and seasonal rituals in Cyprus ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Eastern Mediterranean dance traditions
ⓘ
Greek folk dance ⓘ |
| taughtIn |
Cypriot primary schools
ⓘ
Cypriot secondary schools ⓘ |
| transmissionMethod |
community dance groups
ⓘ
cultural associations in Cyprus ⓘ family-based teaching ⓘ oral tradition ⓘ |
| typicalFormation |
circle
ⓘ
couple ⓘ line ⓘ |
| usesAccompaniment | traditional Cypriot folk music ⓘ |
| usesInstrument |
laouto
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
lyra ⓘ tambourine ⓘ violin ⓘ |
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