Sammi (dance)

Sammi (Shahmukhi: سمّی) is a traditional dance form originating from the tribal communities of Punjab. The dance is most popular in the Sandalbar and Pothohar regions of Punjab.

Costume
The dancers are dressed in bright colored kurtas and full flowing skirts called Ghagra or Lehenga. A peculiar silver hair ornament is associated with this dance.

Performance
Like Giddha it is danced in a circle. The dancers stand in a ring and swing their hands bringing them up from the sides, right in front. The refrain of the most popular Sammi song is "Sammi Meri waar..".