How We Celebrate Summer in World’s Coldest City: Yhyakh Festival

During the summer, the temperature in Yakutia rises from -70 to +35°C. So, every year, during the summer solstice, Yakut people are celebrating “Yhyakh” festival, the rebirth of nature after the long freeze which symbolizes another start to the year. This Yhyakh festival is held in an enormous glade and Yakutian sacred site, not far from Yakutsk. The celebrations blend dancing, concerts, sports and picnicking with time-honored religious rituals. And Traditional music and pop ballads blare from sound stages.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
00:29 How We Celebrate Summer in Yakutia
00:53 The traditional Yhyakh outfit
02:02 What is Yhyakh Festival?
02:27 Opening ceremony and dancing
03:04 National sport games
06:13 Greeting the Sun
Thank you for watching 💙

[@intreoo]

Such a beautiful culture. That last part was so true. To live in darkness, cold, and ice for several months and then seeing sunlight, green, and life again for a short time is truly a moment to treasure.

[@dervakommtvonhinten517]

they use horse hair to swat evil spirits... .i would say its not beautiful but dumb...

[@flashlight5287]

Stay away from our women.

[@MKJey]

Seems like meme "the winter is coming" is about Yakutia🤣🤣🤣

[@lauraw3117]

I live in Arizona, where we live indoors for the whole summer because it’s too hot to be outside. When it finally rains and then cools down, it’s like a different energy is in the air. We come alive again. Very special to have those big seasonal changes. 🤗

[@vble2337]

That’s like Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, and all the rest of the Canadian provinces.

[@dein_cophen8085]

I have mad respect for content creators like you as people can witness such amazing cultures without having the feeling of watching a documentary. I love documentaries but these kinds of videos are something else. It's your life, your culture and I witness it from your perspective. I can feel it. I can feel you. Thank you Kiun.

[@nisiliciouse]

💯 agree with you

[@user-ot2nh8qb7d]

It's always so well made and in smaller digestible lengths as well, which is a plus because that is hard to do! You can see the passion and pride seep through in each video, which is why they are so well made. A first-eye lens and exposure into another beautiful and lovely culture. Greetings and love from Vietnam.

[@putrisarinastiti9559]

Yeah 👍

[@ceasar-]

do you know any other channels like this?

[@galeparker1067]

@@ceasar- "Eli from Russia". ✌️🥰🇨🇦

[@AS-ex8zr]

Reminds me of our Native Indian culture here in America. Proud Cherokee! Absolutely beautiful culture.

[@Maria-pv2ji]

Its the same people. Look at the migration trails..

[@athukiridebbarma3724]

Why you call Native Indian ? It's should be Native American Native Indian was a mistake term

[@userNicholas13]

​@@Maria-pv2jiYes, I agree, the peoples living in Asia have a lot in common, for example. During archaeological excavations on the territory of modern Yakutia, burials were discovered dating back to the 17th century, even before the arrival of the Russians, where not only jewelry made of precious metals by Yakut craftsmen was found, but also beads made of Venetian glass and Chinese silk. etc. And so Koreans have been living in Yakutia since the 18th century; for example, you can often meet a Yakut named Aisen Park, Alexey Moon etc. Many have not only Korean, but also Chinese and Japanese ancestors.

[@nicemomasmr]

When everyone was moving in circles together, and the people dressed in white cleansing with smoke, and that little baby with his palm spread to the sun... all those moments brought tears to my eyes. I long to participate in group rituals like this.

[@atmosphericentry0]

I really love the sportsmanship during the sports game sections. Like before celebrating, that one wrestler checked if the other guy was okay and helped him to his feet, then celebrated his win. The loser didn't seem mad at all either. Good vibes all around from this festival.

[@Rambleon444]

Their hardiness and physical abilities are why Putin is drafting so many of them to fight in his Ukraine war. It is tragic in so many ways, not just for the stupid war but because these strong young men are needed so the villages can survive the tough winters.

[@fredthegamerschrarder7716]

@@Rambleon444 dang that’s sad

[@pichass9337]

that's normal in almost all sports

[@charkvaror2112]

@@fredthegamerschrarder7716 It's just people from the countryside are more likely to join the army than citizendwellers as they have less opportunity for career. It's the same in every country around the world.

[@Balangair1]

@@charkvaror2112 Exactly. It's the same in our navy. We get our Sea Nomads @ Bajaus to join the military as divers. Man, can they dive and hold their breath underwater!

[@pascalm1305]

I love how cultures are so different but also so alike. Every culture has it's summer/spring festival, maybe for different reasons but they had it. Every culture has it's competitions in different ways. Loved to see how yours does it. The welcoming of the sun is beautiful to see and also so recognizable because who hasn't stood still and just enjoyed the warmth of the sun for a while.

[@KiunB]

☺️🙌🏻

[@MudHut67]

Not all cultures, mostly just ones in the Northern Hemisphere. This looks so alike because it's heavily influenced by Indo-European culture, from which many if not most of us on the Eurasian continent are descended from or have been influenced by. This festival looks very similar to a lot of old Scandinavian Midsommar traditions.

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

@@MudHut67 nah, it's in contrary, european culture was heavily influenced by mongolian and turkic culture.

[@MudHut67]

@@alexandrvasilev2865 completely incorrect, Scandinavia had no contact with Turkic or Mongolian people's yet their midsummer celebrations and traditional dress have many similarities with the Yakut. Also, Turkic and Mongolian culture is heavily influenced by Indo-European culture, as is traditional European culture. The Indo-Europeans were a nomadic steppe people that traveled far and wide so it makes total sense.

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

@@MudHut67 no, scandinavia had strong contact with eastern europe, and eastern europe was under mongolian control for 300 years. You say nomadic steppe people and only thing that pops in my mind is mongolians and turkic people, oh and hunnu, yeah Attila.

[@user-qh6dh2br8t]

По телевизору чиновники мычат о развитии внутреннего туризма, но об этом фестивале я почему то узнаю совершенно случайно из ютуба. Меняю чиновников на интернет.

[@KiunB]

😂

[@Yakinse]

Телевизор, вообще, лучше не смотреть

[@user-ql1lv1io8n]

😅😅😅😅

[@Iamandrey]

это не только от чинуш зависит, люди сами закрываются, вы хоть одно такое видео от местных видели на русском?

[@user-jz2sk2he6c]

А сколько усилий вы приложили, чтобы узнать что-то про внутренний туризм? Или и здесь вы ждёте, что вам всё разжуют и проведут за ручку? Какие депутаты и что вам должны были сообщить про внутренний туризм? Скажите честно, вы просто ленивы и любите поныть.

[@ExhalatiBreat]

Спасибо, что представляете Якутскую культуру всему миру. Мы не только холода и алмазы, но и богатая история.

[@kirillassasin]

Ты Якут? Привет из Питера брат

[@SerjKorella]

Для меня вы край загадочного и непостижимого горлового пения и варганов. Когда будет возможность, обязательно научусь на нем играть )))

[@verdiernoyama9681]

What is the weather during summer

[@bramstokes7156]

@@verdiernoyama9681 summery :p

[@yuriiperehudov9570]

Если у вас богатая история, то восстаньте из московитского рабства. Ваших мужчин как на убой отправляют на войну с Украиной. Если так будет продолжаться то не останется вашего народа

[@oe5801]

We carry horsetail in my culture too. ☺️ I'm half Igbo(other half is Urhobo) from Nigeria. This is such a nice festival. Love learning about others culture. Thank you for sharing your culture with us. 😊

[@madnessends2477]

How I wish I could visit this country and yours too! The cultures of people around the world is so stunning and interesting

[@user-3aa6234fh]

There were other comments on this channel from Nigeria and other African countries where people said that they have similar foods and traditions. That's so nice❤️

[@Deffine]

You meant to say you are half lgbtq+ ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@aluisious]

@@Deffine dumb comment

[@chiomaloveschimmy4147]

I thought about it too when I saw the horse tail. I'm also Igbo. 😄😄

[@normanquednau]

Love from Germany... We all do share the same sun and see the same moon; we are all children of mother earth and that makes us siblings

[@koreanforrabbit]

I teach third grade (ages 8-9) in Colorado, USA, and my students have been learning this year about life and traditions in other countries. Your videos have been such a wonderful gift! They've loved learning about your culture - in particular, they're desperate to try your food. :) I can't WAIT to show them this video. We may even have to do a miniature version of the games as a class! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@igulyaev3140]

Hello from Sakha(Yakutia). Sorry my English not so good. . I think American native inhabitants are our far brothers, sisters. I have seen Iroquois round dance is very close to our Ohuokai. And self names are sounds like very Yakutian words, for example: Mohican, Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacan, Sakhaptin, Yokuts, Apache etc.

[@vasilyartemyev9018]

Здорово! Вы большой молодец!))

[@helgasklrv9930]

​@@igulyaev3140есть видео Дмитрия Петрова , он лингвист . И вот он рассказывал , что северные народы России и коренной народ сша очень похожи

[@sandrineroesch8706]

@ I gulyaev When the Bering sea was still frozen ,not open like today,your people wandered or drove over by boat through Alaska,all the way down to Canada ,the US ,Mexico and Latin America. That’s why your cultures have so many similarities. The Native Americans are descendants of you People. Inuits,Navajo etc.are all yakuts / from Siberia /Asia to me

[@Regalman]

you should be teaching them American history this is why our country is confused now.

[@user-bh2ib2bv7d]

Якуты красавчики ,чтут традиции своих предков и передают их молодому поколению

[@kaeci.]

I'm from Philippines and I didn't even know Yakutia exist until I met an online friend from Sakha republic years ago :3 He would tell me stories about how they live and showed me pictures. Now I can finally get a glimpse of that from your content. Yakutia is in my bucket list since then. He told me to be careful though.. He said tourists want to test how much they can tolerate yakutia cold but it's dangerous. He mentioned there's this Japanese tourist who got his leg amputated because of frostbite.. And there are still wild wolves in some part 😆

[@xyzabcwater]

Oh my gosh I would never try going there in the winter. Summer maybe, but I'm way too chicken for winter 🤣

[@kaeci.]

@@xyzabcwater yea haha he said he would wear 5 jackets on and 3 socks

[@galaxyrider9599]

Do you know that Yakutia is in Russia? 🤔 That's why you probably didn't hear about it - because it is not a country. Just a part of Russia.

[@devvv4616]

almost complete opposite of the Philippine's very hot and humid climate

[@psywar1976]

@@galaxyrider9599 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zOi2ltZ7qAaa8

[@guruyadavraj636]

Russia is always have special place in my heart ❤️ from India

[@galaxyrider9599]

Thank you! 🙏❤️

[@AlinaAlina-id2qf]

❤

[@lavatr8322]

lol the indians...

[@zandatee]

6:30 and 2:50 is touching. It brought tears into my eyes. I am from Baltics and we also celebrate summer solstice. Pagan traditions are beautifull. I love all people who have preserved their pagan traditions.

[@zandatee]

But I didnt like the weight carrying. It is not healthy.

[@fubiao9149]

I personally feel very touch by looking at you guys, warmest regardings! In China, there are groups of people are of Siberia origins, like the Ewenkīl and Manchu people. Possibly by Y-chromsome inheritance, we still possess some visible traits like you guys, like relatively lighter skin color, slim eyes, love of meat, etc. Your video give me a glimpse of our ancestral lifestyle! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@userNicholas13]

Koreans and Chinese have been living in Yakutsk since 1965

[@mtscldstankie4048]

The people in Yakutia are very beautiful looking with an amazing culture, I really love this indegenous thing. Greets from a tropical country 🇧🇷

[@mtscldstankie4048]

@Darling Agreed. Very beautiful people in general.

[@lengyaj9579]

See, this how people should live. Helping each other, enjoying life, and appreciating everything that they have. This video shows that love and support can go a long way. Look at what they as the people in that community built. Amazing.

[@savesoil3133]

Indeed! We can be a part of creating a #ConsciousPlanet 🙏🌏🌎🌍🦋

[@cocteautwin]

yes, this is a great example of a collectivist community

[@BatkoBrat]

Notice how men and women here look very strong and healthy. Very different from what you see in big urban areas.

[@sidesaddleintobattle4984]

Try putting 1 million wakandians there and see how it's destroyed

[@lavatr8322]

@@sidesaddleintobattle4984 HAHAAAHHAHA!!!!

[@butterbetty5875]

It is a beautiful, majestic, and powerful festival. I hope the people of Yakut can keep this wonderful tradition alive. 🌄

[@MelinaTEntertainment]

Wow, Yakutians are very similar to Mongolians!! There is also an annual event during the summer, where everyone gathers, there is horse racing, wrestling, dancing together in the center, archery, throat singing, and shamanism as well! Even the traditional clothings and jewelry are very similar. I love it!

[@malaha84]

As far as I know the mongolians and the yakuts are different ethnic group. They are not relatives. The yakuts related to the tatars and the kazakhs but with it's own unique culture because of the climate.

[@MelinaTEntertainment]

@@malaha84 oh yes I know they’re different ethnic groups. I just find there’s a lot of crossovers or similarities not common in other Asian ethnic groups, i.e. throat singing. With close borders, often times there is a bit of mixing with culture and traditions. Mongolians from south Siberia migrated to Yakutia as well. Overall, it’s fascinating and makes me want to learn more about the differences and similarities in cultures that are not much talked about.

[@ckyau2529]

Also looking at their art and crafting, share the same common ancestor, like the native Americans ..

[@MelinaTEntertainment]

@@ckyau2529 oh that is interesting! There was a research study on native Americans and Asians having dry ear wax, while Europeans and Africans having wet ear wax

[@BatkoBrat]

@@MelinaTEntertainment Dry earwax helps you not get ice in your earlobes. Also, notice how most Asian ethnic groups don't have much hair (except those on their head and eyebrows). This is also very helpful in cold weather. If you have a lot of hair on your face and body, those hairs freeze in cold weather making you lose heath even faster. So makes sense that Native Americans and, for example, Mongolians have those same features.

[@Mhs344]

Greetings from İstanbul to all Turkic nations even though we dont follow most of the old traditions anymore it is great to see our brothers and sisters do! And its fascinating that I kinda understand what they are talking about ♥️ peace

[@Burak_888]

Bunların kendine Turkic diyeceğini sanmıyorum hocam kazaklar bile kabul etmiyor onu

[@Vadim_Slastihin]

You do understand that they're not muslim right? So they're not your brothers. And i doubt that they call themselfs turkic. They speak russian and yakhutian.

[@Mhs344]

@@Vadim_Slastihin they dont have to be muslim. They are my siblings. I understand sakha language.

[@user-3aa6234fh]

@@Mhs344 we are Sakha and we consider ourselves Turkic. Our religion is old Turkic religion Tengri and 95% speak Sakha better than Russian

[@thelyphonus3484]

@@Vadim_Slastihin якутский язык - это тюркский язык. даже в Литве есть народность, которая говорит на тюркском, я немного знаю татарский, и татарские знакомые слова слышу у узбеков

[@StacyL.]

I can't help but see the vast similarities between Native American clothing and the traditional Yakut clothing.

[@oldbagira2192]

Every year on Lake Baikal on the island of Olkhon a large shamanic prayer service is held, shamans from all over Siberia and the Far East come there. Sometimes representatives of Native Americans come there.

[@ireki4017]

indeed it does. the theory is that we came to the lands of siberia later than evenki, chukchi, koryaks. they'd been living there for thousands of years. with later discoveries it's proven that yakuts were much taller back then. we werent similar with natives at all before we began to fuse with them both genetically and culturally. evenki share the culture with american natives directly, but we share through evenki

[@Vampybattie]

@@ireki4017 Chukchi share pretty similar to native Americans but not evanki

[@ireki4017]

@@Vampybattie you're right

[@jupiterbirlesikgezegenleri9884]

yeah turkic culture and native american culture is realy similar

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Greetings from an Indigenous Relative of The Americas, Mexica Nation, you truly have a beautiful culture and traditions, your Regalia is magnificent!

[@shnxii17]

Not gonna lie, I clicked for the hot buff guys in the thumbnail, and ended up appreciating this beautiful culture.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

The Dyggyn games remind me of the Highland games in Scotland and the so-called eleven cities skating tour here at home (in the Netherlands). Although very different in nature, each represents some aspects of local culture and environment.

[@NatalieVasilyev]

Beautifully done Kuin! I am from Yakutsk originally. It is the most celebrated holiday in the region. Thank you for sharing our beautiful culture with the world.

[@eazykillax2468]

Красота! Никогда не был в Якутии, но теперь хочу посетить этот фестиваль! Молодцы, что сохранили Веру и Традиции предков! Огромное уважение и любовь от русского!

[@userNicholas13]

Приезжай этим летом будет ысыах и дети Азии

[@olesialakovich5926]

Thank you so much for the amazing video. I was born in Yakutsk and lived there for 18 years. And watching this video reminds me how amazing my homeland is. Great culture with caring people. Махтал!

[@brunetka_361]

Классный фестиваль. Вот бы поехать. У нас в Иркутской области тоже проводятся Сурхарбан и Алтаргана у бурят. Кстати, многие соревнования такие же как у якутов - перетягивание друг друга через бордюр, таскание камня, еще есть гонки на лошадях, разбивание кости, бурятский лук и еще какие-то игры, их много) А потом также все танцуют ёхор вокруг горы или просто так) Наши традиции похожи. ♥

[@KiunB]

Класс 😍☺️

[@pinkfloydadmirer]

У нас в Казахстане байга, гонка на лошадях где парни догоняют девушку а она отбивается от них кнутом 😅 хотя конечно в Якутии этот весь фестиваль гораздо самобытней и как-то более языческий что-ли. Наряды очень красивые

[@user-jt3bq7tp5u]

Сайн байна брат буряадууд амгалан удэр✌️🤗🌅🖐️🖐️🖐️

[@Arrijankill]

@@pinkfloydadmirer у нас тоже есть обычай в этом празднике когда девушка убегает, а её должны догнать мужчины, кто первый догнал, он на ней женится 🤡

[@lexiusugrymius9392]

@@pinkfloydadmirer девушка отбивается кнутом от мужиков, звучит как минимум интригующе.

[@MrBeeMAD]

Благополучия и счастья братьям Саха! Всегда уважал северные народы, вы крутые! Салам из Казахстана.

[@user-bn8rf2jm9m]

Аламай күн сыламынан! 👋😄

[@user-jt3bq7tp5u]

Досвидос казахом не братьям.!!!!!

[@thorbergson]

Спасибо братьям казахам за гостеприимство от всех, кто ощутил его в этот год. Үлкен рахмет!

[@diamonddallaspage9922]

Алга казахтар✌🏼❤️

[@user-is6eq1yu2x]

Казахтары убаастаабат норуотум олох, уопсайынан атын еттенэн барбыт аймахпыт уонна да биьигити быраат дииллэрин олус куьа5аннык ылынабын

[@pathouth6883]

The people of Yakutia are wonderful, strong, lovely. The culture and tradition are beautiful and the best part is how they treat mother nature ❤️

[@chonamae3323]

wow! this is going to be like one of my biggest discoveries! i literally just learned about yakutia through your contents. i've watched three of aryan and his family's videos first. i am now so interested in your culture as being from the philippines, i've also learned how our ancestors during the pre-colonial era celebrated such gifts from mother nature. i have always felt lost and is trying my best to reconnect with our pre-colonial culture and this one just gave me hope that i can still experience something that is almost the same with mine's but minus the winter season of course. thank you so much for these videos!

[@lovaneygurung4373]

Lot of love from India these people look like us Gorkha's 🇷🇺❤️❤️🇮🇳

[@valkyrie6364]

I am deeply moved and impressed by Yakuts and their beautiful culture. Their sensibility, intelligence, strength and warmth makes me believe that the best of the human race still hasn't died. Long live them and their nation!

[@daydream4365]

Russia colonized us, but actively denies it. Now they behave as if our ancestors had never been killed. we live under Russian pressure. Now they are forcibly trying to send the people of Yakutia to war, to die for their stupid ambitions. We actively oppose this, but they threaten our families, so we try to flee to other countries so as not to kill innocent people. We are held hostage by Russia, it sucks our resources without investing in our development. The world should know that there are colonized peoples in Russia!

[@hudojnyck2117]

Thank you for your kind words about my people! We keep our traditions and culture very carefully. Our faith is 1000 years older than Christianity, and we are loyal to other religions. Unlike the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith, where only their God is right, the rest are from the devil, and as a result, people kill each other en masse. Tengrianism is a more reasonable religion.

[@anne.l.w]

my family is native american and it’s amazing to see how similar the cultures are 💗💗💗💗💗

[@ingvarz7468]

you should see the Siberian drum dance. you'll think they're inuits.

[@yurydmitriev4885]

Yes. Very similar. I think it's about primal people migrations.

[@kanakubatov5508]

We are distantly related. The American continent connected with the Eurasian one in the Alaska region, where there were several waves of migration and settlement of ancient people. Therefore, we are very similar. We believe that the Scandinavian, Slavic and Germanic runes originated from our first runes, we also believe that the Sumerians were our distant relatives, as were the indigenous peoples of the Americas

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

The words Yakuta and Dakota sound very similar

[@VoidUnderTheSun]

@@silentvoiceinthedark5665 Superfluous. But Dené-Yeniseian has already shown a geneaological link between Siberian and Far Eastern Asians and Native Americans.

[@user-yo7jg8np6i]

Я живу очень далеко от Якутии, но безумно восхищаюсь вашей культурой и отношением к природе. Очень хотела бы посетить этот фестиваль

[@Artur-dd8wi]

А я воще живу в якутии спасибо за токой хороший совет👍👍👍

[@Iamandrey]

@@Artur-dd8wi везёт вам) хороший регион!

[@nurbibid6952]

Как мне нравится ! 👍 спасибо за сюжет. Очень порадовалась за победителя! Руки к солнцу и все вместе - в этом есть какая-то магия 💖

[@patriciapaul6905]

Watching this makes me happy. Newe People from the Great Basin of America also praise the sun in ceremony and we dance in a circle too!!! This makes my heart sing.

[@shxuntz]

Gave me a lot of think, seeing them show their gratitude for the sun and the life & energy that is brought about. I think it's something most of us take for granted because we don't have to experience 9 months of cold winter like the Yakuts.

[@user-vw6bk4pb4l]

Damn, I feel like I've been transported to another universe. Long live these beautiful people, their beautiful culture and civilization. Greetings from an African.

[@olekscap4620]

Как же здорово! Хочется на Ысыахе побывать когда-нибудь! Саха красавчеги!

[@issaphae9659]

what a beautiful cultural event this is. i adore everything about this

[@KiunB]

☺️🤗

[@shjaka]

Какав народ. Одушевљена сам ❤️🙏🏻🧡

[@Basheez]

In Finland, midsummerday's eve is a big celebration. It includes lighting massive bonfires and staying up most of the night. Many people also go to their summer cabins.

[@josequispe8241]

If I ever had a chance to go there I am pretty sure I'll enjoy it.. This is what I call culture..

[@tabbyc3970]

I can’t believe I’m seeing so much sun and grass! This celebration is beautiful and reminds of the Native American festival I take my students in May/June in NYC. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@toomaskotkas4467]

Where do you think the North American Native Peoples came from? 😆

[@qjtvaddict]

@@toomaskotkas4467 Siberia!!!!!

[@qjtvaddict]

Wondering why Putin doesn’t use Native Americans for propaganda hmmm scary

[@toomaskotkas4467]

@@qjtvaddict Exactly.

[@toomaskotkas4467]

@@qjtvaddict I think you are gone cuckoo with your Russophobia.

[@gereltodluvsannorov1984]

We have so many things in common. Wish you guys all the best and prosperity from Mongolia.

[@Choochoona]

Altaic family ✊

[@enoshsubba5875]

Looks like a fairytale. Beautiful culture.

[@simuzr4319]

Happy Yhyakh, Sakha turk brothers!! Greetings from brother Azerbaijani turks!!!💗💗 (Dobun ensemble👍🏻)

[@pathfind449]

Uruy Aykhal to you brother(sister)! 😄

[@simuzr4319]

@@pathfind449 Thank u!! :) Uruy Ayxal Saxa!! Sakha-country of Tengri🥰

[@vrexieboo]

Watching that guy carrying the boulder and everyone cheering got my tearing up! Love seeing community get together and celebrating

[@user-pm2gn8sr6y]

Хаhан сайын буолааар 🥲🥲🥲 I haven’t attended a summer festival since 2019 and I miss it so much ❤️‍🩹

[@tabriz.azerbaijan-turk6056]

Greetings to Yakut Turks from the Turks in Azerbaijan .❤

[@tutnetam]

Since when yakuts are Turks? 😂😂😂

[@benjamindo8142]

@@tutnetam yakuts are turks... if anything they're one of the purest turkic groups, after the fall of the gok turk empire, these people rather migrating westwards like their oghuz relatives, these turks migrated north were they were isolated for centuries before encountering cossak fur traders in the 1600s

[@polar89-]

@@tutnetamСаха тюрки вообще-то

[@Yusuf-yh1jn]

you think they are a separate ethnic group?@@tutnetam

[@crazychill6263]

This is super interesting! Being part of Russia, the people looking more Asian than middle European, the language having Tukic roots. It´s such a melting pot of different influences.

[@123trixxx4]

The original inhabitants of that part of russia (siberia) are East Asian in origin. The Europeans only started going there in the mid-17th century with the expansion of the Russian empire.

[@azlirazli7500]

The fact that 80% of Russia is in Asia!

[@thefalconflame]

Because turkic was nothing like european. Modern day Turkey is mostly Greek mixed genetically.

[@pratikking2272]

The Asian race originated from Siberia and then moved downwards. The monolid is actually Siberian in origin.

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

Eastern Russia has a lot of Mongolian blood in their population.

[@orangenerator]

Wow, the final bit is like the Yakutian version of the Surya namaskar - sun salute in India and one of the yogic asanas! Much love. What a beautiful culture!

[@tspan9634]

看到这些精彩的比赛，我情不自禁的鼓掌

[@patrickmcelligott5646]

All the best from Western USA! Thank you for keeping tradition alive!

[@TUBESPECIFIC1]

That looks like a really fun festival. I've never heard of the Yakut. That's cool how they doing techno trance rave and so modern yet traditional. Thanks for sharing a bit of the world I know little about.

[@dinshpitanga4803]

И вообще фест душевный и крутой! Захотелось побывать!🤩✨ Спасибо за видео, в нем прекрасно всё!

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

The Yakutian people are so in touch with nature. I am impressed with all you have shown us about the Yakutian people in your videos. I thank you and pray that you will continue providing us with such good content.

[@annad6519]

Wonder what their views are on genocide in Ukraine. The Russian “army”is mostly made up of people from Yakutia and Buryatia. The sickest tortures, most violent rapes women and children and the most horrific murders of elderly civilians were done by them. So I am experiencing the biggest cognitive dissonance, because they are supposedly Buddhists. Prior to 24 February 2022, I thought that there was no religion that was more peaceful and loving on Earth but the most messed up tortures of POW (e.g. castration, dragging our boys tied to a car) is done by these people. Maybe this is what growing up is - believing actions, and not sweetly spoken words.

[@snejok888]

and you are ukranian bot ! hope you meet your fate soon

[@annad6519]

@@joeiborowski9763 really? Are you another propagandist?

[@mayab487]

@@annad6519 source please? : )

[@grd6513]

​@@annad6519 Proof, please. Especially about "the worst tortures". Or are you one of those who believes everything that others say? I am absolutely not on the side of war and cruelty, but now there is an information war, so can you prove the authenticity of your words?

[@Aryomful]

Natives Americans from the South, we also welcome the sun the same way in the solstice winter. 🥺 sometimes I see traditions of natives in Asia and think we are related

[@michaelbubbles]

That’s because that’s ARE…

[@user-qj9ob1jp4c]

Коренные американцы когда то прошли по Беринговому проливе именно из севера Азии. Чукчи и эскимосы родственный народ проживающий по разные стороны берингового пролива. Так что вы тоже были частью нас. И многие слова например олень звучат так же как давным давно. Таба-олень. И много таких похожих а верхнее родственных слов из тюркского ответлвлееия.

[@user-ki4vx7ls7l]

Говорят индейцы майя говорили по тюрски. Я с детства знала , что индейцы и саха родственные группы. У нас в школе даже стенд висел.

[@jozsefcsaszar6856]

Gyönyörű ,nagyon szép a fesztiválotok,szívből köszönöm neked a tudósítást

[@alexandrsashin]

В этом году на Ысыахе Туймаады было несколько иностранных и российских делегаций благодаря Чемпионату мира по мас-рестлингу и дням Татарстана в Якутске. Сам Ысыах получился масштабным и впечатляющим. Спасибо за видео! Некоторые эпизоды нельзя было увидеть так близко со зрительских мест. Будет интересно посмотреть Ваш видеовыпуск про якутское кино (если планируете его снимать). Махтал!

[@KiunB]

Спасибо вам 😊

[@skasurikat1179]

Якуты крутые! Отрадно, что вы рассказываете об этом народе!

[@sazziestar202]

I have been watching these for hours, I am so happy to be able to watch this . Much love and respect for you and your people ❤❤❤

[@APlusRussian]

It's hard to celebrate _anything_ in today's world... But your cultural traditions _are_ BEAUTIFUL 💙

[@beg4mercy177]

How it's hard to celebrate in today's world????? 🤔

[@beg4mercy177]

@Max შემიწყალე bro i just asked a simple question... Why are you so rude

[@Jkd_77]

@@beg4mercy177 I assume with all the recent events happening right now (Covid restrictions, travel ban, war in Ukraine, climate change, etc) it’s so hard to celebrate the things that matter most such as holidays and cultural events.

[@APlusRussian]

@@beg4mercy177 Your question _was_ simple. But if you are going to get offended by "rudeness" online, you oughta consider _the way_ you are asking it. The "?????" at the end does _not_ speak of "politeness" per se 🤷‍♀

[@beg4mercy177]

@@APlusRussian i usually spam question marks and exclamation marks..I don't meant to be rude... Sorry

[@Arjunvandemataram]

What a fantastic culture with so much symbolism and cosmic awareness ! I love it !!! Just fantastic ! I really hope at some point in my life I can personally witness and experience this amazing place, the people and the culture 💙

[@KiunB]

❤️

[@greench1414]

Успехов,Богатства,Процветания братьям!

[@cremepuffle]

The horse tail to swat away bugs AND evil spirits? Period that’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. It’s usually fans made from natural material, but a horse tail? So cool.

[@jonahkingi98]

As a native of New Zealand, Maori, your culture is so beautiful! It's so nice to see different cultures thrive

[@dinike]

Privet Kiun, It is very impressive to see this kind of celebration and the people who keep their traditions! I adore all your videos to see a different culture on the different side of the world which is not so affected by politics and government. People who live their life as their ancestors. Unfortunately in my country the traditions are fading very much. Only little amount of people know what the name of the traditional outfit is for horsemen, shepherds etc and it is very sad. Yakuts will always will be there in your homeland and I hope your traditions will not fade after decades and centuries. Greetings from Hungary.

[@KiunB]

Hi! Thank you so much ❤️ we are the ones who is carrying traditions and teaching the next generation... I wish i visit Hungary one day!

[@Skillividden]

Очень важно хранить такие традиции. Я объездил почти всю Россию, от Калининграда до Анадыря. На этом фестивале, к сожалению, не был, хотя не раз слышал.

[@WiwiekUtamiDewi]

Wow, seeing Yakutian people show their gratitude to the sun makes me think that I take the sun for granted. I live in the tropical country, Indonesia. We see the sun everyday, 12-13 hours a day. We never know how it feels to live in the darkness without sun for months. Thank you for showing me your beautiful culture. The traditional clothes are gorgeous. I wish I could travel to Yakutia someday 😍😍

[@alenapetrova148]

Вы ошибаетесь немножко, солнце есть 😂 почти круглый год. Месяц два может быть его мало видно из-за тумана. Есть арктические районы труднодоступные там да бывают арктические ночи, но летом там солнце садится всего на на час. Ночи белые.

[@evgeniyguskov]

Очень классные съемки и рассказ. Я раньше даже не знал о существовании такого фестиваля у вас в Якутии. Очень масштабно, красиво, самобытно и по-доброму.

[@user-rz1pu8vr9f]

Это якутский национальный праздник Ыһыах.

[@syrymzadatoktaganov3248]

Молодцы Сахалар. у вас богатая культура. возрождайте его

[@myrzakarimergeshov570]

Hello from Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬👋👋👋👋👋

[@inalaapparao652]

Love and respect to your beautiful culture from India🇮🇳 and we are also pray sun in morning time

[@RespectOthers1]

Summer time is happy time. Even in Yakutia, the coldest city in the world, there’s no exception. BTW really love the intro! :D

[@KiunB]

I just fall in love with this music!! They are amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@elizamiloiu9193]

@@KiunB who is playing? I want to listen more, its amazing!

[@sovandeprins2663]

this festival seems like so much fun! a delightful celebration. the ring dancing reminded me of my own midsummer celebrations here in sweden ☺️

[@nomahfuckah2080]

Everything about their culture looks and feels like genuine living.

[@liodemirror1775]

Wow, I'm speechless. What beautiful and spiritual people you are. And to show the Sun that much respect. Amazing

[@luosu432]

Hopefully they will learn about the holy bible and meet our Saviour Jesus Christ... Meet the one true and living God who created the sun, and ALL that exist. 🙏🙏🙏

[@nutcase1995]

@4:28 guy in red is a good sportsman, loved to see that. Amazing video!

[@user-yl5sx2md6q]

Шикарно! Надеюсь побывать когда-то на таком празднике

[@JD-td6oh]

The men’s games are dope as hell.. i think every country would benefit from a huge game type competition for their people

[@imaginationturtle5447]

Omg the edm-ish music and cut to the grannies gently dancing along was precious!

[@lisasutherland-fraser4479]

Kiun you are bringing us the Yakut people and their world. I feel blessed to be part of that by experiencing the Sakha life from so far away where we have so much sun and warmth here in Australia. Thank you so much xx

[@godzi1982]

Türkiye'den Yakutiyeli kardeşlerimize selamlar ve sevgiler(Hi and love from Turkey to our Yakut brother and sisters)

[@vaziralramin4565]

Был на этом фестивале когда по дальнему востоку путешествовал, оочень понравилось)

[@oldbagira2192]

В Бурятии есть такой же-сурхарбан называется.

[@toasteddingus6925]

This was so so beautiful.... And it reminded me strongly of my own culture. How I miss my people. Native Mexicans and Yakuts have much in common it appears

[@Maria-pv2ji]

same people

[@poisonapple6138]

Everyone in Yakutia is so beautiful and looks so happy. I'd love to visit in the future.

[@rabbitazteca23]

PLEASE preserve your culture because it is so beautiful and our younger generation need to learn about them. I hope someone in your community is documenting all of this! Cheer! Also your people are very beautiful and attractive HAAHA. Love the video!

[@Hakorai]

4:20 Love this moment of sportsmanship and respect where the winner made sure the other one was ok!!

[@user-hq4wy3ev7i]

удивительно - сам я родом с Ангары, а в Якутии никогда не бывал. и только сейчас став петербуржцем очень сильно захотел побывать в Якутии.

[@belisarius1]

Beautiful culture. I'm glad despite the war, you guys are doing okay over there.

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

This location is way over in Eastern part of Russia. The current war front is a thousand miles over to Western Russia. It's so far away, and the population is so different, that these 2 places might as well be considered different countries. Luckily this place seems to be self-sufficient with their resources and food so hopefully they haven't been hit as hard economically.

[@galaxyrider9599]

@Just Another Guy As hard as who exactly? Russia is doing pretty fine.

[@bugsbane]

this is a refreshing change from the winter content. thanks!

[@KiunB]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@kitty..f]

After all of the winter in Yakutia mini documentaries Ive seen, Im so happy to see the summer!! Wow! Winter being so rough clearly makes summer a much happier time.

[@deadxdreadxpunk6091]

This is so beautiful and amazing, I love how much your traditions have survived throughout history and to see it all still being practiced to this day is a wonderful thing to see!!

[@misterflamingo]

I think what I like most, beyond the wonderful cultural discoveries, is the warmth and love that flow from the narration. 💫 everything shines brighter than any screen could render.

[@strutter0505]

Even though our ancestors part their ways 1000 years ago, i can still find similarities in your language and it is amazing to me. Greetings to the children of Turan from Turkey.

[@YasminA-jm9zs]

Wow it’s so amazing how Yakutian culture is connected to each other and nature- so grateful for your ancestors, elements, life, and the elements.

[@user-yk7ro7xw1d]

обожаю ваш канал ! так нехватает этой естественной и чистой этнической эстетки в Москве и Питере .очень хочется к этому приблизиться

[@DmitrLoginov]

Псевдоэтнической. Здесь нет ничего народного, просто фантазии полностью оторванных от корней людей.