dasturni
Dasturni is a term used in ethnographic literature to denote a traditional communal performance that blends oral storytelling, call-and-response singing, and dance. The form appears with regional variants in several highland communities and is typically held during seasonal festivals or other significant communal occasions.
Origin and etymology are uncertain. Some scholars propose a root meaning to gather or speak in the
Practice and structure: A lead storyteller recites episodes of local myth and history, while a chorus provides
Social and cultural role: Dasturni functions as a vehicle for memory, social norms, genealogy, and intergenerational
Contemporary status: Scholarly interest has grown since the late 20th century. Some communities actively revive and