Edition of Workshops on Reconstructing Adygea’s Historical and Cultural Landscape

Adyghe State University has launched the “Workshops on Reconstructing the Historical and Cultural Landscape of Adygea.” The workshops are part of the Adygland project, implemented under the Priority 2030 program, which aims to preserve and promote the Adyghe language and culture.

Now being held for the fourth time, the workshops have introduced young people to traditional crafts, the Adyghe language, and the cultural heritage of the Adyghe people each year since 2023.

This year’s workshops will take place from November 10 to 12 at ASU’s Faculty of Adyghe Philology and Culture. A total of 180 students from the university and Maykop State Humanitarian and Technical College are expected to participate.

The program includes a lecture titled “Traditional Adyghe Crafts and Trades: Experience, Challenges, and Prospects,” as well as hands-on classes in mat weaving, Adyghe rattle-making, and traditional Adyghe ornamentation. Participants will also take part in an Adyghe-language quest, “Adygabzem xet fэIazer.”

The schedule is designed to give every participant the opportunity to explore all four disciplines. With guidance from mentors, students will learn about traditions passed down through generations and gain a deeper understanding of the role of folk crafts in Adyghe culture.