Young Circassian woman, Aida Sein (Сен Аидэ), comprehends the essence of the Circassian Ethos with a poem and a prayer. The Circassian language (Adigebze), national customs and traditions (Adige Xabze), and ancient native beliefs (F'eschx'wnighe) form the essence of the Circassian Ethos. “Grandma’s Soul, Grandpa’s Tongue” [Children’s poem by Zawir Nalo] My grandma, my papa’s mom, Her soul is Circassian in full! My grandpa, my dad’s pop, His Circassian is so wonderful! Circassian spirit – granny’

The (Russian) dancers of the prestigious Igor Moiseyev State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble premiere the traditional Circassian dance “Lhapeteit” (“Лъапэтет”) (better known as “Gwascheghase” [“Гуащэгъасэ”]) to a live musical performance by the famous Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra of an ancient Circassian tune arranged for a symphony orchestra. The concert was held in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Ensemble at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow, on 10 February 201

Ancient Egyptian Dance and Music