Subjects:
Intangible heritage | Culture and traditions
Al-Razfa: a traditional performing art in the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman
Language: عربى, subtitles English
Al-Razfa is a traditional performing art of the United Arab Emirates and Sultanate of Oman that was initially used in victory celebrations. Now, it is a popular form of communal entertainment seen at festive events, involving groups of men holding wooden replica rifles chanting verses, often featuring traditional Nabati poetry, to music. Sometimes girls participate by swinging their hair to the music. To appeal to a younger audience, instruments and music have been adapted. Skills transmission is informal within families.
on this subject:
Nomination file / Dossier de candidature
Place/region:
United Arab Emirates,
Oman,
Southwest Asia
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Rajah Balakrishna
Participant: Barbara Hayward
Published in:
Rights: Abou Dhabi Tourism and Cultural Authority; Oman. Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Rajah Balakrishna
Participant: Barbara Hayward
Published in:
Rights: Abou Dhabi Tourism and Cultural Authority; Oman. Ministry of Heritage and Culture
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