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Al Razfah

One of the most popular art forms in the United Arab Emirates it celebrates courage and community cohesion. Traditionally performed late in the evening, participants wear traditional dress and use bamboo sticks and rifles in stylized, rhythmic movement. The lyrics to the poems are performed in the local Emirati dialect without instruments and differ slightly based on the environment. Al Razfah is typically performed to greet important guests, government officials, and during marriage ceremonies.