Dabkeh, traditional dance in Palestine

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2023
URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01998
Description: Dabkeh is a group dance in Palestine that is accompanied by traditional wind instruments and popular singing. A means of expressing cultural identity, celebrating family occasions and increasing social ties, the dance is performed during festivals, celebrations and events such as weddings and graduations. Dabkeh and its accompanying arts and crafts are transmitted through informal training and by participating in social celebrations. It is also transmitted through summer vacation activities, in schools and universities, and through audiovisual media and publications.
Country(ies): Palestine
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