Ardha
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Ardah is a type of folkloric dance
performed by the Bedouin
tribes of Najd
. It was traditionally performed before going to war. Originally "ardah" is for Shammr tribe, but nowadays is performed at celebrations or cultural events, such as the Jenadriyah
festival. The dance, which is performed by men carrying swords or canes, is accompanied by drums and spoken verse.
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
performed by the Bedouin
Bedouin
The Bedouin are a part of a predominantly desert-dwelling Arab ethnic group traditionally divided into tribes or clans, known in Arabic as ..-Etymology:...
tribes of Najd
Najd
Najd or Nejd , literally Highland, is the central region of the Arabian Peninsula.-Boundaries :The Arabic word nejd literally means "upland" and was once applied to a variety of regions within the Arabian Peninsula...
. It was traditionally performed before going to war. Originally "ardah" is for Shammr tribe, but nowadays is performed at celebrations or cultural events, such as the Jenadriyah
Jenadriyah
- Events :The festival opens with the opening ceremony master, and then varied events held, including:* Camel racing.* Operetta* Horse Racing and endurance.* Folk poetry.* Popular market.* Arts and popular games.* Unique heritage of the regions....
festival. The dance, which is performed by men carrying swords or canes, is accompanied by drums and spoken verse.