The Importance of Circassians’ Participation: Carried Away from Homeland on the Wings of the Wind
Adel Bashqawi
May 18, 2025
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Spring has arrived, bringing a burst of vibrant flowers and roses in gardens and along roadsides. Among them, the delicate, brightly colored dandelion flowers and seeds begin their journey—carried by the fresh air, captivating onlookers as they scatter across the land. This familiar seasonal spectacle symbolizes renewal and the continuity of life.
The image of drifting dandelion seeds reminded me of a story published by the Adygea Pulse group in the spring of 2008, titled “They Were Borne on the Wings of the Wind, Away from the Heart of the Caucasus Mountains…”
The story recounts a remarkable moment at the United Nations’ International Women’s Day celebration, where a multicultural event for world peace took place in the General Assembly Hall. The occasion featured music, songs, dance, folklore, and cultural performances from across the globe. The center of attention was a stirring performance by a group of Circassian men and women, who filled the hall with energy, applause, and admiration.
In a moving introduction, the head of the Women for Peace project addressed the audience:
“Once upon a time, there was a nation living in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains, somewhere in Eastern Europe. Some of them were blown away from their homeland by the winds, like leaves scattered across the world. Tonight, they are here with us in this magical evening of peace at the UN General Assembly Hall. They represent nations that have been wounded but refuse to disappear into the night and fog of oblivion. This evening, they return through the light of day. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the Circassians.“ https://justicefornorthcaucasus.info/?p=1251685413
“Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. https://www.azquotes.com/quote/135250?ref=homeland
