Yakut ensemble "GULUN" supported the global trend "Born From Culture"
The Yakut northern dance ensemble "GULUN" joined the popular flash mob. The dancers filmed a video at the sacred site of Us Khatyn, supporting the global "Born From Culture" trend. The video generated considerable engagement and controversy on social media.
"Quality Work": Viewer Reactions
During filming, the artists showcased the traditions and dances of their native republic. As a result, the majority of viewers on social media gave the dance a positive review, praising the professionalism of the crew, director, and cameraman.
In addition, one user left an emotional comment under the video:
One song inspired a bunch of people to show themselves. It doesn't matter what song it is. Thank you for showing yourself and giving people the opportunity to see how diverse our world is.
Criticism and controversy surrounding music
However, there were also those who disliked this interpretation of national traditions. In particular, critics criticized the authors for their choice of musical accompaniment:
Is there really no national music? At least generate it on neural networks.
This is a summer holiday, not a celebration of pathos, and the music is not at all national.
The essence of the Born From Culture trend
As a result, the Yakut group became part of an international cultural wave. The popular trend of Born From Culture involves performing traditional folk dances to the modern song "Mask Off" by American rapper Future.
Previously, similar videos were filmed by dancers from Georgia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, New Zealand, Mongolia, and Crimea.
