Georgian folk dance - Khevsuruli

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Khevsuruli (ხევსურული) This energetic dance is characterized by a fast pace, a festive spirit and colorfulness. For Khevsuruli, as well as for other Georgian dances, technicality is characteristic, which is achieved through numerous exercises and allows you to perform the dance masterfully without injuring anyone. The dance begins with the couple flirting. Suddenly another young man appears, also looking for the woman's hand. A fierce struggle ensues between the two men and their supporters. The quarrel is temporarily stopped by a woman's veil. Traditionally, when a woman throws a veil over her head between two men, all disagreements and fights stop. However, as soon as the woman leaves the scene, the fight continues. Young men from both sides attack each other with swords and shields. In some cases, one person has to fight off three attackers. At the end a woman (or women) enters and again ends the fight with her veil. However, the ending of the dance is "open" - this means that the audience does not know the outcome of the fight. The dance, during which imitation of hostilities takes place, requires special accuracy of movements and carefully worked out technique.