Pavel Kuzmichev
It’s an ancient circular dance, which has a ritual meaning. It is connected with the circular movement of the Sun.
Pavel Kuzmichev
In ancient times, such round dances were part of shamanic rituals. True, there is a version that nomadic peoples with the help of yokhor could also hunt wild animals, closing them in the circle.
Pavel Kuzmichev
Yokhor is divided into three parts: slow movement to songs, then the circle closes more tightly, and then the participants jump, hop and even begin running.
Pavel Kuzmichev
In each district of Buryatia, the movements for yokhor are different. To date, it is customary to distinguish eight main types of dance (Barguzinsky, Okinsky and so on).
Pavel Kuzmichev
It is believed that the more people take part in the dance, the more prosperous the year will be.
Pavel Kuzmichev
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