Kochari
E946523
Kochari is a traditional Armenian circle dance characterized by energetic steps, rhythmic stomping, and strong communal participation at celebrations and cultural events.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Armenian folk dance
ⓘ
circle dance ⓘ intangible cultural heritage ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Armenia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
expression of community solidarity
ⓘ
expression of joy and celebration ⓘ symbol of Armenian identity ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Armenians NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
energetic steps
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hand-holding between dancers ⓘ rhythmic stomping ⓘ side-by-side line of dancers ⓘ strong communal participation ⓘ |
| hasDanceFormation |
circle
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semi-circle ⓘ |
| hasRhythm |
accented downbeats
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strong duple meter ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
diaspora variants
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regional variants in Armenia ⓘ |
| movementType |
bouncing movements
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knee lifts ⓘ side steps ⓘ stomping steps ⓘ |
| performedAt |
family celebrations
ⓘ
festivals ⓘ public cultural events ⓘ weddings ⓘ |
| performedBy |
men
ⓘ
mixed-gender groups ⓘ women ⓘ |
| regionAssociatedWith |
Armenian Highlands
NERFINISHED
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Eastern Anatolia NERFINISHED ⓘ South Caucasus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Shalakho
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Yarkhushta NERFINISHED ⓘ other Armenian folk dances ⓘ |
| transmissionMethod |
community practice
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dance ensembles ⓘ oral tradition ⓘ |
| usedFor |
cultural education of youth
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preservation of Armenian heritage ⓘ social bonding ⓘ |
| usesInstrument |
davul
ⓘ
dhol ⓘ duduk ⓘ zurna ⓘ |
| usesMusic | traditional Armenian folk music ⓘ |
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