Georgian song - Alilo

Alilo (Georgian ალილო, literally “Hallelujah“) is a Georgian cult song, performed on Christmas Eve. Several men gather (at least three, because the song for three voices), approach each family and congratulate the holiday with a song. The owner of the house gives the singers a gift (including an egg - a symbol of life and fertility). Alilo’s lyrics express the desire for health, happiness and well-being. “Alilo“ was distributed throughout Georgia and was performed on every corner. The song has a pagan tone. “Alilo“ seems to have been named after Hallelujah. The common name of the Christmas and Easter songs is supposed to be “Chona“. The alilo tradition in Georgia has a long history. Today Alilo is celebrated after the festive liturgy, when many of the church’s parishioners join the procession of the cross. The Corsican folklore ensemble “A Filleta“, performs the Georgian folk song “Alilo“