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Kazım Koyuncu
Kazım Koyuncu (7 February 1971 – 25 June 2005) was a Turkish musician, singer, and environmental activist of Laz origin, born in Hopa, Artvin. ... -
The Beauty of Lazistan: Landscapes of the Eastern Black Sea
Lazistan: Where Mountains Meet the Sea The Laz homeland, stretching along the southeastern coast of the Black Sea, is one of the most visually ... -
The Laz Diaspora: Communities Around the World
The Global Laz Community: From the Black Sea to the World While the heartland of the Laz people remains the southeastern Black Sea coast ... -
The Kingdom of Lazica (Egrisi): A Forgotten Caucasian Kingdom
The Kingdom of Lazica: Between Empires Along the misty shores of the eastern Black Sea, between the towering peaks of the Caucasus and the ... -
Laz Traditional Dances: The Horon
The Horon: The Heartbeat of Laz Culture Of all the cultural expressions that define the Laz people, none is more immediately recognizable or emotionally ... -
Welcome to Lazepe.com
Welcome to Lazepe.com — A New Voice for the Laz People We are proud to announce the launch of Lazepe.com, an independent online platform ... -
The Rize Attack
The Rize Attack of 1547: Ottoman Conquest and the Fall of Lazistan The history of the Laz people is marked by centuries of resistance, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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), ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
