On the Elista stage met the dance traditions of Adygea and Kalmykia

Over the weekend, the audience of the Kalmyk State Philharmonic witnessed an exciting performance that united two original groups: the state academic folk dance ensemble of Adygea “Nalmes” and the state dance theater of Kalmykia “Oiraty”.

The concert, called “Hearts of Two Cultures”, gave the audience the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of folk tales and dances. Echoes of the Nart epics and the Kalmyk “Dzhangar” sounded, and the incendiary rhythms of the Lezginka were replaced by an energetic chicherdyk.

The ensemble “Nalmes” presented its program “New Facets of Diamond” to the Elistinian public. Artists through virtuoso dances, soulful music and bright national costumes revealed to the audience the depth and identity of the Adyghe people.

The meeting in Elista became a logical continuation of the fruitful creative cooperation between Adygea and Kalmykia. Earlier, in the spring of this year, a similar concert was held in Adygea, dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. For the ensemble “Nalmes” this performance became even more significant, because the legendary team celebrated its 90th anniversary.