Khanchobany (dance)

Khanchobany (Azerbaijani: Xançobanı) – is a national Azerbaijani dance, performed by men to fast national music.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, a tribe called the Khanchobany settled in the Shirvan region of Azerbaijan.

The dance named for them is performed in a tribe spirit.

The dance originated in the late 19th century.

It is performed only by men at a quick pace, with synchronized moves.