“Circassian Circle” of the Shapsugh Shapsugh Circassian Circle Dance “Wij” (“My Pug-nosed One!” [“СИ ПАКЪ”]) performed at a wedding in Great Kichmay Village, Lazarev District, Sochi, Shapsughia (Western Circassia). A glorious celebration of life and its infinite blessings... Folkloric curiosity: Whereas the other Circassians perform the ritual “Wij” (“Circassian Circle”) with great solemnity to end festivals and dance parties (it is originally a sacred dance, after all), for the Shapsugh it is a

Robert Saralp's "Circassian Circle". Circassian dance show in New York, 2012. Created by Robert Saralp. Choreography by Alan Tsopan. Music by Anzor Wivizh. Costumes by Madina Saralp. | Circassian Culture and Folklore