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Dances

From Yalli to Kara Zhorga — the national dances of the Turkic peoples, their meaning and history.

DanceYalliAn ancient group dance performed hand in hand in a circle or chain; Nakhchivan's yalli dances have been on UNESCO's Urgent Safeguarding List since 2018.Azerbaijan
DanceUzundaraA graceful, slow women's dance traditionally performed by the bride at weddings.Azerbaijan
DanceTarakamaA fast, bold men's dance born from the life of nomadic herders.Azerbaijan
DanceVaghzaliThe wedding music and dance played as the bride leaves her father's house for the groom's.Azerbaijan
DanceJangiA heroic tune and dance that once called warriors to battle and keeps their spirit alive.Azerbaijan