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The singer asks Katerina what kind of water she drank, what grass she walked on, and what kind of mother raised her to be so beautiful.

A popular version of the dance was introduced to international audiences by Ventzi Sotirov , a former lead dancer of the Pirin Ensemble, who paired Sarbinska's song with traditional "Arap" footwork. katerino_mome_katerino_mome

Katerina replies that her beauty comes from the . She drank Pirin water, walked on mountain grass, and was raised by a "Bulgarian mother from Pirin". The Dance Connection The singer asks Katerina what kind of water

The song is frequently paired with a specific line dance in a 2/4 meter. She drank Pirin water, walked on mountain grass,

The lyrics describe a dialogue asking a young woman named Katerina why she is so beautiful and well-dressed.

Tatiana Sarbinska grew up in the village of Rila near the Pirin Mountains and composed the song while working as a lead singer for the world-renowned Pirin Ensemble .

In recreational folk dancing, "Katerino Mome" is often the name given to a version of the Arap (or Arapaki) dance.