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Welcome to Lazepe, an independent platform preserving the language, music, history and culture of the Laz people of the eastern Black Sea.

Explore the global Laz diaspora, from urban migration within Turkey to communities in Germany and beyond, and its role in the modern Laz experience.

The landscapes of Lazistan: the Firtina valley, Zil Kale, the highland pastures and the tea terraces of the eastern Black Sea coast.