Beshkan: Snap Your Fingers Like a Persian

Wanna snap your fingers in a cool, loud, and fun way? Much, much louder than how Thor, Thanos, and Hulk did it in the Avengers Endgame? Forget your traditional one-handed finger snap. Instead, try the Persian Snap AKA Beshkan!! This two-handed version of snapping fingers is loved by all Iranians, as well as Arabs, Turks, and Armenians. In Turkish Romany dance, they use it to create a natural rhythm. Iranians use it in Persian dance and to egg people on to dance at parties!! For some people in the Middle East, Beshkan is a happy dance; they do it when they hear good news to express joy! Watch to learn how to Beshkan in one minute! Snap your fingers like a Persian and make some real noise!! Enjoy!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The traditional finger snap We all know it, we all love it But what if I told you there’s another way to snap? A lot more fun, so much cooler And more importantly, a lot, lot louder It’s Beshkan!! A-k-A the Persian finger snap!! That’s right, we Iranians have our own way of snapping fingers. Here’s how you can do it too: It’s a little complicated, so pay close attention Start by interlocking your bottom three fingers Right thumb over your left thumb like this Then the right index finger goes over the left index finger Now you’re in prime snapping position… Pull the left finger up as the right finger flicks down. And that’s how you Beshkan, Right George?? Try it, film it and send us your version of the Beshkan Credits: Amir Daftari Sahar Toghyani Kebrit Studio