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.JPG) Ardah atJenadriyah | |
| Native name | العرضة |
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| Genre | Folkloric group dance |
| Origin | Arabian Peninsula |
| Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia | |
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Reference | 01196 |
| Region | Arab States |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2015 (10th session) |
| List | Representative |
Ardah (Arabic:العرضة /ALA-LC:al-‘arḍah) is a type offolkloric group dance in theArabian Peninsula, in most countries located in theGulf Cooperation Council. The dance is performed with two rows of men opposite of one another, each of whom may or may not bewielding a sword or cane, and is accompanied by drums and spoken poetry.[1]
Originally, theardah was performed only by males of tribes of the Arabian Peninsula before going to war, but nowadays it is done at celebrations, weddings, and national and cultural events by males of all tribes. There currently exists various types ofardah across theArabian Peninsula.[1]
It was inscribed onUNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2015 asAlardah Alnajdiyah.[2]
The termardah (عَرْضَة) is thought to derive from theArabic verbard (عَرَضَ) meaning'to show' or'to parade'. It was so named because its purpose was to publicly display the fighting strength of a tribe and boost morale before an armed engagement.[1] Although there are regional variations of the particular rendition of ardah, the purpose it serves is nearly identical throughout the Arabian Peninsula.[1]
Najdi ardah is the most common variant ofardah inSaudi Arabia. It is also the most practiced and highly televised male folkloric dance in the entire country. The Saudi government changed its name to'Saudiardah' in the 21st century. However, there are numerous variations of ardah distinct from Najdi ardah throughout the country, notably in the regions ofNajran,Asir andJizan.[3]
