(also referred to as Atabarı Yöresi ) is a traditional Turkish folk dance originating from the Artvin province in northeastern Turkey. It is a rhythmic "bar" type dance that serves as a powerful symbol of the region's cultural identity and history. Origin and the Story Behind the Name

Originally known as (the dance of Artvin) or Çoruh Barı , the dance was renamed in 1936 to honor Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.

Atabarı is a collective dance performed in a line or semi-circle, typically led by a "bar başı" (bar leader).

: The dance is characterized by its lively pace, coordinated footwork, and rhythmic complexity, making it one of the most visually impressive folk dances in Turkey.

: To memorialize this event, the dance’s name was changed to Atabarı , meaning "the dance of the Ancestor" or "Atatürk’s dance". Characteristics of the Dance

: During the Balkan Folk Dance Festival in 1936, a local team from Artvin performed this dance for Atatürk. He was so captivated by the performance that he joined the dancers as the "bar leader" (the person at the head of the line) and danced until the end.