What is "valinke"

Валинке is a national folklore ensemble of riding Chuvashs of Alikovsky District of the Chuvash Republic. It is part of a collection of about 60 masters of national art creativity.

The leader is Lydia Vasilevna Filippova, the director of Alikovsky palace of culture.

The creative collective of the Chuvash song and dance includes three age groups: seniors, adult and children. The grpi[ omc;ides teachers, schoolboys, doctors, pensioners and art workers.

Performers use traditional costumes and musical instruments, such aspalnai, nai, khupkhu, tutut, caval and parappan which bring unique color.

Their repertoire includes "Snowdrops" lullabies, game songs, dances, chastooshkas and fairy tales. They also participate in ceremonies and on holidays. The children's group has received awards at festivals «Черчен чечексем» («Beauty flowers») and «Пĕчĕк çеç путене» ("Perepelochka").