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The Saudi Ardah  is a performance art form performed at celebrations, social events, and holidays in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is locally known as al-Ardah al-Najdiyah and is an iconic traditional weapon dance in the Kingdom. The Ardah also serves as an official protocol for occasions and to honor the presence of state heads and tourist  delegations from outside the Kingdom. The art of the Saudi Ardah Previously, the Ardah was performed as an announcement and preparation for war, servin...

Yes, there is manga art in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' established Manga Productions Co., a company specializing in creative content production through animated films, video games, and comics with meaningful messages. These productions are of high quality and professionalism, targeting various segments of society locally and globally. The company also works on launching several animated projects and video games that convey the Saudi message to a ...

Cinema in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represents a developing sector that serves the film industry and organizes visual shows in cinema halls equipped with modern standards. This sector is under the supervision of the Film Commission of the Ministry of Culture. History of cinema in Saudi Arabia Cinema appeared in the Kingdom at the beginning of the 1950s, with the first local film, 'The Flies,' produced by Saudi Aramco in 1950 and starring Hassan al-Ghanem, who is considered the first...

Saudi Theater Groups were previously formed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the auspices of theater clubs within universities and branches of various theater committees of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts. Following the establishment of the Saudi Playwrights Association in 2007, under the direction of the Ministry of Culture and Media at the time, the association continued to license the work of numerous private groups for theatrical performances. Additionally, it played a ro...

Majas Art is a form of traditional Hejazi folk singing that has been around for a long time. Initially, it was known as the shepherd's chant, then it evolved to be called the mastered chant, later by laughter, shouting, and paired singing, until it finally became known as Majas . This art form is similar to the Arabic Mawal , yet there are differences between them. The Arabic Mawal starts with the phrase 'Ya Leil Ya Ein' , and it begins with a deep tone and then settles into a hi...

Saudi Ardah rhythms: Saudi Ardah represents an artistic vocal color. Its structure is based on the beats of various melodies. It reflects the themes of Ardah poetry. Rhythms combine harmonious beats produced by performers on small and big drums exclusively dedicated to performing Ardah. Structure of Saudi Ardah rhythms Beats form an essential element of the Saudi Ardah, whose performance is based on the harmonious drumming of small and big drums for producing the Ardah beats. Big drums produce ...

Drums in Saudi Ardah  are percussion instruments used in Saudi Ardah. The drums are made of camel skin, laminated from both sides, and their frame is clad with a piece of fabric. The chorus (vocal) aspect of the Saudi Ardah predominates over the instrumental aspect because it did not need introducing melodic instruments such as al-Rababah or al-Semsemiya, due to the limited scope for euphony, since it is a war dance. Drums selection in Saudi Ardah The selection of instruments accompanying the ...

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...