Qonaqliq Mahnisi | Usaq: Mahnilari

(The Party) is a beloved Azerbaijani children's song that describes a whimsical gathering of animals and toys. Written by poet Xanımana Əlibəyli with music composed by Oqtay Zülfüqarov , it is a staple in Azerbaijani preschools and elementary education. Lyrics and Translation

: The "golden rooster" is described playing the saz , a traditional long-necked lute central to Azerbaijani folk music and "Ashiq" culture. Qonaqliq Mahnisi | Usaq Mahnilari

The song follows a simple, repetitive structure typical of nursery rhymes, making it easy for children to learn and sing along. Azerbaijani Lyrics English Translation Verse 1 Yığışdı bizim evə They gathered in our house Dovşan, keçi, qaz, dələ (və ya dəvə) Rabbit, goat, goose, squirrel (or camel) Qızıl xoruz çaldı saz The golden rooster played the saz Nəğmə oxudu naz-naz He sang a song very gracefully II bənd Verse 2 Gətirdim iki tava I brought two trays Şəkərbura, paxlava Of shekerbura and pakhlava Yeyin, oyuncaqlarım Eat, my toys Ay əziz qonaqlarım Oh, my dear guests III bənd Verse 3 Axşamacan qaldılar They stayed until evening Oynadılar, çaldılar They played and performed Çox sevinə-sevinə Very happily Hərə getdi evinə Everyone went to their home Cultural Context (The Party) is a beloved Azerbaijani children's song

You can find various versions and karaoke performances of this song on platforms like Usaq Mahnilari YouTube Channel or specific videos like Qonaqlıq by Ordan Burdan . The song follows a simple, repetitive structure typical