Zonaradikos is dance in which the participants hold each other by their belts or zonaria (hence the name Zonaradikos). The three variations of the basic movements are: paties or stomps, monopatia or single stomp, and psalidia or scissors; usually followed by the koulouriastos or curling. A similar dance called "na poyas" (for belt) is found in Northern Thrace. Dousko Zonaradiko-Tsestos: Tsestos is a challenging twelve-step dance from Northern Greece (Western Thrace), that is performed by both men and women. It begins as a moderate tempo dance with very limited dance figures (this part is named Dousko; the steps are the same as in the Zonaradiko dance). As it unfolds, the men come in the front and they clutch each other by the belt (zonari). At this point, the dance becomes very swift and intense and consists of a plethora of dance figures. Its origins can be traced to an ancient Greek dance, Pyrihios, which is a twelve-step dance too. Bulgarian Trakiisko Pravo Horo has many similarities with Dousko Zonaradiko Tsestos. Paydushko (Baiduska, Pajdusko, Pajduska, Payduska): a very aggressive dance, usually performed by men. It is associated with fierce and intense dance moves. Performed in all three regions of Thrace: Northern (Paidushko Horo), Western (Baiduska), and Eastern (Payduska). Halay: Halay is a famous dance in the Middle East. It is a symbol of the tempestuous way of life in its place of origin, Anatolia. It is a national dance in Armenia and Turkey. The traditional form of the Halay dance is played on the Zurna, supported by a Davul. The dancers form a circle or line while holding each other by the little finger. From Anatolia, the Halay has spread to other regions, such as Armenia and the Balkans. Karsilama: a dance found in both Western and Eastern Thrace. Listen to Pazardjishka kopanitsa Krivo sadovsko horo Paydushko horo Izgryala e mesechinka Yambolsko Trite Puti Eleftheria Arvanitaki - Do sta lianohortaroudia (Zonaradiko) Pajdusko (Balkan Guzeli) Pajdusko (Balkan Guzeli) - Turkish Lyrics Alan Cayirlari Trite Puti Mandilatos(Mandra) Hijaz Mandilatos(Hicaz Mandra) Kazım Koyuncu - Tabancamın Sapını(Mandilatos-Mandra havası) A Bre Suluman Aga Dousko Zonaradiko-Tsestos Greek Dance References Thrace Thrace Thrace Thrace