On February 9, Dance of Friendship, a global flash mob dedicated to Sagaalgan, the Lunar New Year, will take place at the square by the Trud Sports Palace in Irkutsk. Participants are invited to come in national dress and perform the yokhor together, which will be danced that day not only in Russia, but also in Madrid, Seoul, Toronto and other cities worldwide. Traditionally, the circle dance also has special meaning, it is believed that if you stand in a circle and make a kind wish, it will surely come true.
The Dance of Friendship will take place on the first day of the Lunar New Year. On February 9, everyone is invited to the square near the Trud Sports Palace. The event starts at 6:00 p.m.In this way, Buryats around the world will celebrate the arrival of Sagaalgan — the Lunar New Year. Participants may come in national clothing.
This will already be the fifth worldwide flash mob dedicated to the ritual dance. In addition to Irkutsk, it will traditionally also be performed in Ulan-Ude, Yakutsk, and Moscow. Yochor will be danced in Madrid, Seoul, and Toronto. In 2016, people in Kazakhstan and Estonia will join the circle dance.
By the way, there is a belief: if you stand inside such a wonderful circle dance and make a kind wish, it will definitely come true.