Folklore ensemble of Kalmykia celebrated its 65th anniversary

In the Sharnutov school named after B.S. Sanjarykov of the Sarpinsky district, the 65th anniversary of the folklore ensemble “Tegin Ice” was celebrated.

Its history began in 1961 thanks to the teacher of the Kalmyk language Nina Andreevna Lazareva, who gathered the first composition, which included B. B. Mandzhurakova, Sh. H. Muchkaeva and other talented participants.

Over the years, the ensemble has performed in Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd, Stavropol, Ulan-Ude, as well as in Mongolia, France and the United States. An important role in the preservation of traditions was played by Klar Ulyumdjievna Dorjieva and the current leader Bayn Grigorievna Khodjieva.

The anniversary evening turned out to be truly family: children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the first composition gathered on the stage and in the hall. A touching moment was the performance of 98-year-old housebrist Purvi Bovshevna Kazaeva. In the morning, the mood was set by the soloist Anastasia Vasilyevna Davaeva, performing ut dun and well-wish-yorel.

The holiday ended with a joint performance of the anthem of the village of Charnut “Mini villagers”.