gaidas
Gaidas, or gaida, refer to a family of traditional bagpipes played across the Balkan Peninsula and nearby regions. The instrument is a prominent feature of rural folk music in countries such as Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Greece, and Albania, among others, and the name gaida is used in several languages to denote the bagpipe.
Construction and playing technique commonly involve a bag made from animal skin, a chanter with finger holes
Regional variants differ in drone configuration, tuning, and repertoire. Bulgarian gaidas typically feature a single drone,
Cultural significance and modern presence: The gaida remains an enduring symbol of Balkan folk heritage. It