If our lives are to be short,
Then let our fame be great!
Let us not depart from truth!
Let fairness be our path!
Let us not know grief!
Let us live in freedom!

These are excerpts from a documentary I made in 1994 for UK TV, but the thoughts and expressions contained in it are applicable forever

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For effective learning of the Circassian Language, we are using the Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling or TPRS. It's a fun and stress-free way of learning, it focuses on the most useful vocabulary and uses gestures, visual imagery, spatial memory aid, body language, and voice inflection. PLUS There are no memorized dialogues or grammar worksheets with the TPRS method.

Dance of the Anatolian Circassians or locally known as Sheshen is a very popular Circassian dance performed in every wedding and celebration ceremony. Its origin is not known clearly, but modern versions are inspired by Circassians living in Turkey. It has a moderate pace although there are some faster versions mixed with Lezginka in some regions.

Every couple performs the dance inside a wide circle surrounded by the crowd and guests. Couples take the floor one by one and show their skills to the community. In this specific dance the woman is in control all the time and floats around with different paces and the man should follow her trying to do his best to get her attention and the crowd's appreciation. The other men in the circle encourage and support him during the dance with cheers and chants, and sometimes they join the man for a very short period.

Although there are some basic elements, custom improvisations are very important in Circassian folk. Performers should not repeat other people's patterns and they have to be creative because individual compositions are seen as a signature for the person. Like all other Circassian dances, the dance duration depends on the woman and keeps going on until she decides to finish it. It's considered a very rude behavior if the man leaves the dance area first.

Nalmes' choreography is much longer than this video but this is the original part that shows the traditional figures and pace. You can see the full version of Nalmes' composition at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxaoUi8AoH8

All rights belong to Ensemble of Nalmes

muhteşem çerkes dansı, mükemmel çerkes dansı, çerkes düğün videoları, çerkes videoları, çerkez düğünleri, çerkez dansı, adige kafe, adige qafe, circassian qafa, adiga qafa çerkes dansı muhteşem çerkes dansı çerkez düğünleri çerkes düğünleri adige düğünleri nachik adige cegu Черкесская свадьба Супер Адыгэ джэгу circassian dance circassian wedding adıge cegu çerkezler çerkesler dünyanın en güzel düğünü dünyanın en güzel şarkıları Нальчик Майкопе краснодар сочи circassia cherkessia Туапсинского cherkes Черкесск черкесский çerkez düğünü böyle olur circassian dance çerkes düğünü circassian wedding çerkez düğünü adige ceug adıge cegu şeşen щэщэн лъэпэрисэ Адыгэ джэгу Черкесская свадьба زفاف شركسي Չերքեզի հարսանիքը Çərkəz toyu Circassianische Hochzeit ჩერქეზული ქორწილი Черкеська весілля ჩრდილოკავკასიელი კავკასიის kafkas düğünleri adige khafe Matrimonio circasso süper dans show Κυκασιανός γάμος Καυκάσιοι γάμο dance taki taki dance afro танец Tanz رقص valle rəqs dantza danza ריקוד պարել 舞蹈 舞蹈 dança плес नृत्य tanec χορός sayaw 댄스 ples би танц danza tari رقص नृत्य Nr̥tya tánc qoob ka ダンス бий адыгэ джэгу, адыгэ джэгу свадьба, адыгэ джэгу лъапэрисэ, адыгэ джэгу 2018, адыгэ джэгу адыгейск, адыгэ, адыгэ уэрэд, адыгэ къафэ, къафэ, черкес, адыгея, шэшэн, адыгэ къашъо, черкесия ансамбль, черкесия песня

The Circassian flag is a national and cultural symbol celebrated on Circassian Flag Day, April 25th. Its design features a green background with twelve gold stars forming a bow and three crossed arrows at the center, symbolizing unity and defense. The flag is not only significant to the Republic of Adyghea but also to Circassians globally, representing their cultural and spiritual unity.

David Urquhart, a British diplomat, is traditionally credited with the flag's creation in 1836 when he sent three flags to Circassia, symbolizing independence with a design of a white circle and three black arrows. However, this narrative oversimplifies the complex dynamics and roles played by others, notably Seferbiy Zaneqo, a key Circassian national movement figure who facilitated Urquhart's brief visit to Circassia in 1834.

Seferbiy Zaneqo's involvement was significant in the flag’s introduction to Circassia, a symbol of Circassian identity and sovereignty. The flag’s design connects to the heraldic traditions of the region, tracing back to the banner of Kuchuk Dzhankhotov, a senior prince of Kabarda, which featured similar elements of crossed arrows and stars.

Today, the Circassian flag symbolizes more than a regional emblem; it stands for freedom, unity, and pride. Celebrated with processions and cultural festivities, it represents the resilience and rich heritage of the Circassian people. Circassian Flag Day is an occasion to reflect on the community's ongoing struggle for recognition and self-determination. For more on the flag’s history and significance, the interview with historian Samir Khotqo on abkhazworld.com provides deeper insights into its ties to Circassian national identity.

The Circassian Circle danced at Scale (The Tapestry) Liverpool, 21.5.22.
www.thebarndanceband.com

Caucaseeeeeeeeee

👉👉 T.ME/CERKESLERİNSOKAGİ
👉👉https://www.youtube.com/c/CerkeslerinSokagi

#адыгэ #черкесск #circassian
#адыги #черкес #çerkes
#kabardey #cerkesking #осетии
#абаза #chechen #cerkeskizi
#adygamusic #hatukhay #natukhay
#abzah #bjeduğ #kafkas #cherkes
#wored #fyp #адыга
#adyghe #adigepsase #shapsig

Besleney Renata - nalchik
hajem yesareq

Ivan Bakij
The Circassian Call
Track #03

RUSSIAN-CIRCASSIAN WAR, SOCHI

Adyghe: Iатэкъуадж, Ataquaj.
Abkhaz: Гәбаадәы, Gwbaadwy.
Russian: Krasnaya Polyana Кра́сная Поля́на.
At the conclusion of the Russian-Circassian war, the mountaineers were ethnically cleansed during the Circassian Genocide to the Ottoman Empire. Their abandoned village was replaced with a Russian settlement of Krasnaya Polyana in 1869.

#Circassians #черкесы #адыги

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