Siriu is the name of a small river crossing the wonderful region of Siriu Mountain. In the local folklore of Buzau region where this river and mountain are to be found, there is also a well-known song and a dance wearing the same name. The dance accompanying the Siriu song has a very simple structure with a strong lyrical feature displayed on a pattern of 6 measures only. Originally it was a women dance which later on turned into a mixed dance. Dance originally taught by Theodor Vasilescu.
