On April 24, 2013 the Ministry of Communications and
informatizations of Republic of Belarus within the joint issue with the
Azerbaijan post introduces into circulation a postage Block of 2 values "Folk
dances". In block are presented the Belarusian national dance
"Kryzhachok" and the Azerbaijani national dance "Terekeme". Designers: Tamara Stasevich and Khasay Mirzoyev. Printing:
offset. Colour: multicoloured. Paper: chalk-surfaced, gummed. Perforation:
frame 131/2. Size of stamps in block: 37x52 mm. Size of block: 117x84 mm. Edition:
15 000 copies.
“Kryzhachok” is a Belarusian folk dance. It is
performed by any number of pairs at a rapid pace. The complicated pattern
of the dance resembles a geometric ornament. The name of the dance comes
from the Belarusian word “kryzh” (cross). The dancing couples form an imaginary
cross by their construction, by their hands etc. “Terekeme” is an ancient Azerbaijan folk dance. Despite the
sad minor tune it is often performed at celebrations and weddings.