hajusus
Hajusus is a traditional performing art of the Zalaran highlands, comprising music, dance, and narrative storytelling performed by a collective known as hajuses. The term is used to describe both the act of performance and the group that conducts it, and it functions as a cultural emblem for participating communities.
Etymology and scope: The word hajusus blends elements from the region’s ancient languages, with roots historically
History: Hajusus traces its documented origins to the 12th century, appearing in monastic and lay chronicles.
Practice and form: A hajusus performance typically lasts several hours and centers around a communal space,
Roles and social function: The lead singer-narrator, or mujar, guides the storytelling, while hajuses provide harmonic
Modern context: Contemporary practices include festival appearances and collaborations with other musical traditions. Debates continue about