Cerkez Kizi Guide

Many traditional songs describe the longing for home or the legendary bravery and poise of a Circassian daughter. 🏫 Modern Legacy

Hayriye Melek Hunç, a pioneering Circassian feminist, founded the Circassian Women's Solidarity Association in 1918 to promote education. Cerkez Kizi

An ancient "courtship" ritual where young men and women meet under the supervision of elders to get to know each other through witty conversation and games. Many traditional songs describe the longing for home

In Circassian society, women hold a unique and respected status guided by the (code of conduct). a pioneering Circassian feminist

Modern designers often reinterpret the traditional high-collared, long-sleeved Circassian dress as a symbol of pride.