InArab culture,[1] thezaffa (Egyptian Arabic:زفـّـة /ALA-LC:zaffah), orwedding march, is a musical procession ofbendirdrums,bagpipes,horns,belly dancers and men carrying flaming swords. When the procession reaches its destination, there is usually aparty, more loud noises, and then dinner.[2]
The Zaffa is also well-documented in manyEgyptian movies ever since their start from more than a hundred years ago, which massively helped spread the ancient Egyptian tradition to the whole region.[1][3] Nowadays, the Zaffah is commonly held as a traditional and celebratory wedding procession in cultures throughout the Arab world, including the Levant such as in Lebanon, Palestine and Syria, whereby it symbolizes the start of the wedding festivities. It is a lively and vibrant event that involves music, dancing, and cultural rituals.
Most believe it's an ancient Egyptian tradition that predates Islam. It's also been very well documented in Egyptian movies since their beginning over 100 years ago.
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