SHEVLE

“SHEVLE” (Summer lightning), Chuvash folk ensemble of the Suukchishma rural culture house, Karmaskaly district of RB. It was founded in 1967 by O.M. Vasilyeva. In 2003 it was titled “People’s”. The ensemble consists of 2 groups: adult and children. Adult members of the ensemble perform in Chuvash old self-woven suits made of linen of the 19th century. The repertoire includes folk songs of lower and middle-lower Chuvash and Chuvash rites: Easter, Christmas, prayer for rain, Tui, Trinity, Petrov day, gatherings. Songs and dances are accompanied by an accordion player as well as Chuvash folk instruments such as shapar and drum. Winner of international, regional, and other festivals and competitions.