Dighaghaza, the return of the sun, is an ancient Circassian celebration of the Winter Solstice observed between December 21st-23rd.
Hider Marza recalls the best time of his life being involved in the earlier days of the New Jersey community's dance group. You'll never guess what their most memorable performance was.
May 21st is known as the Circassian Day of Mourning. Circassians within the diaspora come together in observance and pay tribe to the lives that were lost throughout the Russo-Circassian War leading to genocide and exile.
What is Circassian New Year? Why is it celebrated in March?
Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza
Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa
Kadir Natho, a distinguished author, Circassian activist and one of the founders of the Circassian Benevolent Association, takes us back in time to when the first Circassians arrived to the United States in 1923. This episode was recorded in his Manhattan apartment just 8 days before his passing. We would like to thank Amo Kadir for his tireless efforts of encouraging all generations to continue preserving the Circassian culture.
Check out "Circassian History" for additional information on our past and "Memoirs," an autobiography by Kadir Natho.
Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza
Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa
