Author: Lazepe
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Horon Dance Performance in Ardeşen
This video captures a spectacular horon dance performance during a traditional festival in Ardeu015fen, one of the main Laz towns in Rize province. The dancers perform ... -
Traditional Tulum Music of Lazistan
The tulum (bagpipe) is the soul of traditional Laz music. This article explores the rich tradition of tulum music in Lazistan, from its ancient roots in ... -
O Ses (That Voice) – Lyrics by Kazım Koyuncu
“O Ses” (That Voice) is one of the most iconic songs by the legendary Laz musician Kazu0131m Koyuncu. Featured on his album Hayde (2004), the song ... -
Muyo Chami (My Beautiful) – Traditional Laz Poem
“Muyo Chami” is one of the most beloved traditional Laz poems, passed down through generations of oral tradition. The poem expresses the deep longing for the ... -
Lazuri Nena: A Grammar of the Laz Language
Lazuri Nena: A Grammar of the Laz Language is one of the most comprehensive linguistic works on the Laz language. Written in collaboration between Laz native ... -
Declaration of the Laz Cultural Association (2013)
This document presents the founding declaration of the Laz Cultural Association, outlining its mission to preserve and promote Laz language, culture, and heritage. The association was ... -
İskender Tzitashi (Chitashi)
İskender Tzitashi (also written Chitashi or Tsitashi) was a Laz intellectual and linguist active in the Soviet Union during the early 20th century. He is credited ... -
Wolfgang Feurstein
Wolfgang Feurstein (1938–2020) was a German linguist, researcher, and cultural activist who dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the Laz language (Lazuri). Though ... -
King Gubazes II of Lazica
Gubazes II (died 555 AD) was the king of the Kingdom of Lazica (Egrisi) during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the ... -
Birol Topaloğlu
Birol Topaloğlu (born 1959) is a Turkish musician, researcher, and cultural activist of Laz origin from Çamlıhemşin, Rize province. He is one of the most important ...
