Letsina (), also called Letsina Kars, is a

Pontic Greek folk dance Pontic Greek folk dances are a group of over ninety dances traditionally performed by Pontic Greeks (). Dance has been an integral part of Pontic Greek culture, Pontian culture since ancient times. Dances vary based on region. Today, few Pontian ...

. Pontian refugees from Turkey brought the dance to Greece. The Letsina also exists in the Caucasus region. The dance comes from eastern Pontus, particularly

Kars Province Kars Province (; Azerbaijani: Qars Rayonu; ; ) is a province of Turkey, located in the northeastern part of the country. It shares part of its closed border with Armenia. Its area is 10,193 km2, and its population is 274,829 (2022). The pr ...

. The dance is co-ed; both women and men perform it. Pontians dance the Letsina to a rhythm. Like most Pontic dances, the Letsina is performed hand-by-hand, with dancers either in a circle or line.

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