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Traditional dances in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or folk dances, are artistic performances and cultural heritage within local communities in the Kingdom. The most renowned of these dances is al-Ardah, recognized as an iconic dance and the first Saudi element to be included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s list of intangible heritage. Originally performed in preparation for war, it later evolved into an expressive manifestation of joy and ...
Masterpieces of Saudi Music Concert is an international concert organized by the Music Commission, one of the entities of the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in 2022. It is held in Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, with the participation of the Saudi National Music Band and Choir, in addition to the French Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert features the first Arab participation in the history of Theatre du Chatelet, with a combined performance between a Saudi band and a French or...
Similar to most traditional dances in the Kingdom, al-Daha originated from war songs. The northern al-Daha is a prominent war dance in the north of the Kingdom. Its performance is limited to men, due to its common association with warrior combat perpetrations. Performing the dance reflects combat prowess artistically. Performing al-Daha Dance The traditional northern al-Daha war song consists of sharp sounds and grunts from performers that resemble preparation for battle or unusual combat skill...
Samri Dance is among the folk arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Folk dances are described as a deep heritage that tells the story of the past and its authenticity. They vary from one region to another within the Kingdom. The word samri is derived from the Arabic term ' samar, ' signifying spending the night accompanied by a specific form of entertainment and art that delights the listener, with performers dancing to the beat of drums. The Samri, Heda'a , and al- Mashoub are ...
Al-Khutwa Dance is a traditional dance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Known as al-Khutwa al-Aseeriya, it is performed within popular chants that mirror the local narratives in the south of the Kingdom. Al-Khutwa is known as one of the arts in which performance relies on the harmony of sound and rhythm created by striking the feet on the ground. Performing al-Khutwa Al-Khutwa is most common in the south of the Kingdom, hence the name ' al-Khutwa al-Janoubiya' (Southern Khutwa). The pe...
