In 1986, for the first time in modern Tuvan history, celebration of Shagaa was performed in the foyer of Tuvan theatre of music and drama by young scholars from TNIIYaLI (today TIGI), theatre artists, and museum employees. The idea of celebrating the holiday belonged to Kaadyr-ool Bicheldei. "I remember that we used the theatre's collection of folk costumes, everybody who could put on a Tuvan ton, - reminisces Kaadyr-ool Bicheldei years later.

A scenic yurt from "Khaiyranbot" play was put up.