The name is derived from Kurdish and means “old man.” There are moreover, several similar dances with the same name. It is a traditional dance which is done in many regions in Armenia. Taught by Liudvig Poghosian (dance tour to Armenia, May 2007).
Pronunciation: pah-poh-REE
Music: Barev-Armenian Dances, Band 9. 4/4 meter
Formation: Closed circle, join hands in W-pos, face ctr.
Presented by Tineke van Geel in 2008. View pdf here.
