Gaida

Rhythm

2/4 · Fast

Formation

Open circle, mixed, hands joined; the leader adds figures while the others keep the basic step.

Instruments

Gaida (bagpipe), Zourna, Daouli (drum)

Occasion

Village festival, Carnival, Wedding

Character

• Energetic
• Joyful

Who dances it: Everyone

A dance of Central Macedonia named after the gaida, the Macedonian bagpipe. It is danced in different versions around Edessa, Almopia, Naousa and Serres, usually starting with a slow part that gradually turns fast and bouncy. Where there is no gaida, a zourna and daouli pair plays it, with the zourna imitating the bagpipe.

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What they wear

• Women’s festive costume Macedonia Women’s
• Men’s festive costume Macedonia Men’s

Where it’s danced

• Macedonia › Pella · origin
• Macedonia › Imathia · also danced here
• Macedonia › Serres · also danced here

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