Makhachkala, December 16, 2016. Dagestan State Song and Dance Ensemble "Dagestan" has returned from a tour across the United Arab Emirates. Since 25 November to 8 December, the ensemble, at the invitation of the Russian Embassy, performed within the framework of the celebration of the 45th National Day of the proclamation of the UAE's independence, the press-service of Dagestan Ministry of Culture reports.

Dagestani artists introduced their concert programs in the biggest: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah. The audience enjoyed the concert program consisting of multiethnic folk dances and the songs by the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Tagir Kurachev.

The residents very warmly accepted the creative team. The concerts were held in a very relaxed friendly atmosphere, so the audience and the artists got a great cheerfulness and good humor.

It should be noted that artists performed in the United Arab Emirates not for the first time. This time, the ensemble "Dagestan" was awarded with the prizes from the tour organizers.

"The steadfast cooperation between the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates promotes the Emiratis’ interest to our republic in all spheres of life. The acquaintance with a cultural and historical heritage of Russia and the Russian peoples played a special role in it.

Dagestani esemble’s performances contribute not only to the development of cooperation between Russia and the Emirates, but also strengthen the positive image of our republic both in the region and in the world as a whole ", - the spokesperson concluded.