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09/05/2018 15:10

Dancing, exhibition and festivities: visit of the WAC delegation to Turkey

Mussa Ekzekov, the Chairman of the Presidium of the World Abaza Congress (WAC), met with the leadership of the Federation of Abkhazian Cultural Centers and with the Minister for Repatriation of Abkhazia Beslan Dbar, who was also in Turkey on a visit.

Mussa Ekzekov, the Chairman of the Presidium of the World Abaza Congress (WAC), met with the leadership of the Federation of Abkhazian Cultural Centers and with the Minister for Repatriation of Abkhazia Beslan Dbar, who was also in Turkey on a visit.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

The Abkhaz cultural center in Istanbul is the place of consolidation of Abkhazians and Abazins. There are meetings and lessons of Abkhazian language, two choreographic ensembles: children's ensemble

The Abkhaz cultural center in Istanbul is the place of consolidation of Abkhazians and Abazins. There are meetings and lessons of Abkhazian language, two choreographic ensembles: children's ensemble "Rerasha" and "Redada" for their older comrades.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

The head of the ensembles choreographer Burak Humsach is preparing the wards for the annual reporting concert, which traditionally takes place on the stage of the local House of Culture in mid-May.

The head of the ensembles choreographer Burak Humsach is preparing the wards for the annual reporting concert, which traditionally takes place on the stage of the local House of Culture in mid-May.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

A few dozen young people from the representatives of the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey visit the choreographic studio at the cultural center.

A few dozen young people from the representatives of the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey visit the choreographic studio at the cultural center.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Fitting new costumes, sewn specifically for the reporting concert of

Fitting new costumes, sewn specifically for the reporting concert of "Redada" and "Rerasha".

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Bashlyk - attribute of the national costume.

Bashlyk - attribute of the national costume.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

A young dancer is exploring his new stage costume.

A young dancer is exploring his new stage costume.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Lessons of national dances are a favorite activity for Abkhaz and Abazin children in Istanbul.

Lessons of national dances are a favorite activity for Abkhaz and Abazin children in Istanbul.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

On the eve of the concert, the dancers spend a lot of time in the rehearsal room.

On the eve of the concert, the dancers spend a lot of time in the rehearsal room.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

After fitting the costumes, guys go to a dress rehearsal.

After fitting the costumes, guys go to a dress rehearsal.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

But before that they can still pose for the photographer.

But before that they can still pose for the photographer.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

The repertoire of ensembles has modern interpretations of the folk tales.

The repertoire of ensembles has modern interpretations of the folk tales.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

However, the most important in the repertoire is the old Abkhaz dance. On the photo there is an episode of folk dance, in which the bride is brought to the groom's house.

However, the most important in the repertoire is the old Abkhaz dance. On the photo there is an episode of folk dance, in which the bride is brought to the groom's house.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Within the framework of the visit, the delegation of the WAC headed by Mussa Ekzekov visited the exhibition of Abkhazian needlewomen in the city of Adapazar, the administrative center of the Sakarya province.

Within the framework of the visit, the delegation of the WAC headed by Mussa Ekzekov visited the exhibition of Abkhazian needlewomen in the city of Adapazar, the administrative center of the Sakarya province.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Needlework unites about twenty skilled workers who visit courses in the cultural center in Adapazari from different villages of the Sakarya region.

Needlework unites about twenty skilled workers who visit courses in the cultural center in Adapazari from different villages of the Sakarya region.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Needlewomen presented handmade products at the exhibition, made using ancient Abkhazian weaving techniques with gold and silver threads.

Needlewomen presented handmade products at the exhibition, made using ancient Abkhazian weaving techniques with gold and silver threads.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Presented weaving technique has already been lost in Abkhazia, it is only preserved in the Abkhazian villages in Turkey, thanks to which the scientists managed to reconstruct and revive it.

Presented weaving technique has already been lost in Abkhazia, it is only preserved in the Abkhazian villages in Turkey, thanks to which the scientists managed to reconstruct and revive it.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Mussa Ekzekov also took part in the celebration in the Abkhazian village of Balbali in Sakarya, which was dedicated to the 14th anniversary of the adoption by the Abkhazian elders of a ban on shooting at weddings.

Mussa Ekzekov also took part in the celebration in the Abkhazian village of Balbali in Sakarya, which was dedicated to the 14th anniversary of the adoption by the Abkhazian elders of a ban on shooting at weddings.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

WAC Executive Secretary Inar Gitsba welcomes representatives of the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey during a holiday in the village of Balbali

WAC Executive Secretary Inar Gitsba welcomes representatives of the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey during a holiday in the village of Balbali

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Up to five thousand people from different regions of Turkey came to the holiday. Many came to Balbali with families.

Up to five thousand people from different regions of Turkey came to the holiday. Many came to Balbali with families.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

For Diaspora representatives, this holiday is another reason to meet.

For Diaspora representatives, this holiday is another reason to meet.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

A Sunday in the circle of compatriots is itself a holiday.

A Sunday in the circle of compatriots is itself a holiday.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Guests of the event, as a rule, have long been acquainted with each other. They share news, women talk about the success of children. Every now and then the Abkhazian speech sounds. Фото 24 And, of course, no way without dancing.

Guests of the event, as a rule, have long been acquainted with each other. They share news, women talk about the success of children. Every now and then the Abkhazian speech sounds. Фото 24 And, of course, no way without dancing.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

And, of course, no way without dancing.

And, of course, no way without dancing.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

It is believed that the Abkhazians in Turkey preserved the most ancient elements of traditional dances.

It is believed that the Abkhazians in Turkey preserved the most ancient elements of traditional dances.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

A young man performs the folk Abkhaz dance.

A young man performs the folk Abkhaz dance.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Ability to dance national dances is considered compulsory for young representatives of the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey.

Ability to dance national dances is considered compulsory for young representatives of the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

In the village of Balbali, the descendants of Abkhazians who moved to Turkey in the middle of the 19th century live. Mostly these are representatives of the names Avidzba and Ardzinba

In the village of Balbali, the descendants of Abkhazians who moved to Turkey in the middle of the 19th century live. Mostly these are representatives of the names Avidzba and Ardzinba

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Residents of the village have preserved the traditional way of life, which is very similar to life in Abkhazia.

Residents of the village have preserved the traditional way of life, which is very similar to life in Abkhazia.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

Deputy of the Parliament of Turkey, the ethnic Abkhazian Engin Taskuach-Ipa (Papba) from the stage greets compatriots who arrived on the holiday.

Deputy of the Parliament of Turkey, the ethnic Abkhazian Engin Taskuach-Ipa (Papba) from the stage greets compatriots who arrived on the holiday.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

At the end of the visit, the head of the WAC visited the Abkhaz Cultural Center in Istanbul, where a festive dinner was organized in honor of the distinguished guest.

At the end of the visit, the head of the WAC visited the Abkhaz Cultural Center in Istanbul, where a festive dinner was organized in honor of the distinguished guest.

© WAC / Naala Avidzba

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The head of the World Abaza Congress (WAC), Mussa Ekzekov, and the Executive Secretary of the organization Inar Gitsba visited the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora in Turkey.

Mussa Ekzekov, Chairman of the Presidium of the World Abaza Congress (WAC), and Inar Gitsba, executive secretary of the WAC, arrived in Turkey on Friday, May 5th.

The first familiarization visit of the new head of the WAC to Turkey lasted three days; its main goal was to establish ties with the Abkhaz-Abaza Diaspora.

The delegation of the WAC met with the leadership of the Federation of Abkhazian Cultural Centers in Turkey, as well as with the Plenipotentiary Representative of Abkhazia in Turkey, Vadim Kharazia. In addition, the delegation of the WAC visited a number of events with participation of representatives of the Diaspora.

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