The culture of a land is largely assayed through the music and dance of the particular
country. The Music and Dance of Saudi Arabia is an essential part of the
Culture of Saudi Arabia. It is as ancient and rich as the History of Saudi Arabia.
Like the unique Arts and Crafts of Saudi Arabia and the wonderful Architecture
of Saudi Arabia the dance and the music too are quintessentially derived from
the Bedouin culture.
Bedouin poets used to chant enchanting verses to which the Bedouin girls used
to match their steps. This gave birth to a very lively dance form. The national
dance of the Saudi Arabian people is the men's swords dance. This is popularly
known as ardh. In this dance the men wear traditional garb and carry a sword
which they flaunt, wave and bandy to the rhythm of the music. It originated
in the Najd region of Saudi Arabia. This is among one of the most ancient forms
of Music and Dance of Saudi Arabia.
Music and Dance in Saudi Arabia in Asia comprises of about 50 folk dances and
an innumerable variety of classical music. One such dance is the al-shiba folk
dance which is a unique blend of the Andalusian, Arab and the Spanish dance
techniques. This is typical of the Hijaz region. Another traditional dance and
music is the al-mizar that is performed usually in Mecca, Medina and Jeddah.
Tourists can watch the traditional Music and Dance of Saudi Arabia during the
Saudi Arabia Festivals & Events.
To make the tour to Saudi Arabia really enjoyable tourists should take a quick
look at the Saudi Arabia Travel Guide. In this guide the tourists will find
interesting facts about the Saudi Arabian Music and Dance, Adventure and Recreation
in Saudi Arabia and Religion in Saudi Arabia.
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