Rope Dancing

ROPE DANCING

Rope dancing is one of the tradition showing in Guilan that is held in wedding ceremony, New Year or in weekly markets. It is called “Lafand bazy” in Guilan and is the same as in circus. This show is performed on a rope, which is fastened to two metal or wooden ropes passing each other in a crisscross form. The main character is called “Pahlavan” (Hero) who walks on the ropes whit bare feet and carries a wooden stick to keep his balance. He can walk on the ropes even by putting his feet in the pots. He sometimes rides a tireless bicycle on the ropes. Putting a chair on a tray and keeping his balance on it, is the most difficult part of the show. On the ground, a person who is known as “Yalanchi” performs the same action as he does but clownery. Drummers and Sorna players also make a happy time for the people by playing their instrument.