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: Before the 20th century, variations of the dance were performed by the diverse populations of the Artvin region, including Armenians and Georgians, who sometimes referred to it as Ermeni barı . Modern Performance and Legacy

Originally known as (the dance of Artvin) or Çoruh Barı , the dance was renamed in 1936 to honor Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Atabari Yo

: During the Balkan Folk Dance Festival in 1936, a local team from Artvin performed this dance for Atatürk. He was so captivated by the performance that he joined the dancers as the "bar leader" (the person at the head of the line) and danced until the end. : Before the 20th century, variations of the

(also referred to as Atabarı Yöresi ) is a traditional Turkish folk dance originating from the Artvin province in northeastern Turkey. It is a rhythmic "bar" type dance that serves as a powerful symbol of the region's cultural identity and history. Origin and the Story Behind the Name He was so captivated by the performance that

: To memorialize this event, the dance’s name was changed to Atabarı , meaning "the dance of the Ancestor" or "Atatürk’s dance". Characteristics of the Dance

Today, Atabarı is taught in schools and performed by professional Turkish State Folk Dance Ensembles across the country. It remains a staple of national celebrations, particularly during , where massive groups of dancers often perform it simultaneously to promote national unity and cultural heritage.

Atabarı is a collective dance performed in a line or semi-circle, typically led by a "bar başı" (bar leader).