Dear Circassians

Dighaghaza, the return of the sun, is an ancient Circassian celebration of the Winter Solstice observed between December 21st-23rd.

Hider Marza recalls the best time of his life being involved in the earlier days of the New Jersey community's dance group. You'll never guess what their most memorable performance was.

Today, August 1, 2021 marks the 98 years of the first Circassians migrating to the United States. 

One of the elder members of the New Jersey Circassian community, Bader Karden takes us through his experience of coming to America.

What is the role of women in the Circassian culture?

May 21st is known as the Circassian Day of Mourning. Circassians within the diaspora come together in observance and pay tribe to the lives that were lost throughout the Russo-Circassian War leading to genocide and exile.

Nawal Tsay was not your average Circassian woman when first arriving to the United States in 1970. Being the first female vice-president of the Circassian Benevolent Association, she overcame many obstacles and was determined to help build a greater community.  Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa

What is Circassian New Year? Why is it celebrated in March? Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa

In this episode, we'll hear from Lena Khumush, the daughter of Obaid Molamusa, one of the founding members of the current Circassian Benevolent Association. Lena will take us back in time to the early years within the Circassian community. Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa

Kadir Natho, a distinguished author, Circassian activist and one of the founders of the Circassian Benevolent Association, takes us back in time to when the first Circassians arrived to the United States in 1923. This episode was recorded in his Manhattan apartment just 8 days before his passing. We would like to thank Amo Kadir for his tireless efforts of encouraging all generations to continue preserving the Circassian culture. Check out "Circassian History" for additional information on our past and "Memoirs," an autobiography by Kadir Natho. Podcast logo graphic by: Yara Abaza Circassian Music by: Tamer Mamkej & Amer Bazoqa

A podcast created by two Circassian women capturing stories from the past, discussing present day challenges and what the future holds.