Aradan (Aradan Xırr) Bu xirmende Aradan Xirr oynardiq Shahriyar (Heyderbaba'ya salam-2)   In the past, the year was divided into two parts. In the end of summer part one (the labor season) was over. Concequently, the time of “ayın-şayınlıq” (comfort) used to arrive. Thereby, “ayın-oyun” (traditional ceremonies and games) used to start. Games were divided [...]

Aylan Group, managed by Tohid Hajibabaei, and representing Iran, celebrate Iran’s National Day at Astana Expo, 2017   Gostaresh Tejarat, Iran, Etelaat, Emtiyaz and Taadol newspaper’s reports:    

After Festival: Before Festival: Islamic Culture and Communication organization site report: Aylan Group, managed by Tohid Hajibabaei, and representing Iran, was given gold medal, Orpheus Statuette, Obzor’s Mayor Diploma of Honor, during 2016 World Folkloric Competitions International Festival.

ISNA’s interview with Master Tohid Hajibabaei: A ritual performance director talked about the role of traditional.   Aylan Group, directed by Tohid Hajibabaei has attended in rituals and games sector of 19th International Ritual and Traditional Festival, who will perform gams and ritual motions of Azerbaijan. “It’s the third time that our group participates in traditional [...]

Honar Online site: Success of Aylan Azerbaijani Dance group in Bulgaria & Russia (2016) Gold cup and diploma as the first rank and special jury prize cup for preserving local ritual were given to Aylan Azerbaijani Dance Ritual Group, managed by Tohid Hajibabaei during Russia 2016 Ritual World Championships. According to Honar Online, Russia 2016 [...]