Dabke

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Dabke (Arabic: دبكة) is a traditional folk dance in the Middle East. It started in the Levantine region that includes Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria. The word "Dabke" comes from the Levantine Arabic word "dabka", which means "punching of the feet" or "to make a noise". It involves repeated pattern of movement or sound. It is performed in a group by men or women, mostly at weddings, celebrations, and cultural events. Dabke is a important part of the cultural heritage of these countries. Cultural heritage festival is a celebration where people come together to show and celebrate their History and action or way of behaving that is common among them. It brings people together and make them enjoy their shared identity and joy.^[1][2]

1. ↑ "The Art of Dabke". Bayt Al Fann. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
2. ↑ Cohen, Dalia; Katz, Ruth (16 January 2006). Palestinian Arab Music: A Maqam Tradition in Practice. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-11298-5. Retrieved 10 February 2024.