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  • Essay / Essay on Dabke - 1533

    IntroductionThe history of the dance is unknown. Moreover, its origin is not limited to a single region or culture. Similar to music, dance is a language shared by all nations, cultures and regions. Due to cultural diversity, the dance comes in hundreds of different types. Among several types of dances, stylistic movements and tap dancing, Dabke is one of the most traditional. Dabke is basically a Middle Eastern dance and is commonly considered an Arabic dance. It is assumed that this type of dance was mainly performed by the inhabitants of the mountains located near the Mediterranean coast and the Tigris (World Lebanese Cultural Union, online). Currently, it is practiced in many Arab countries and commonly pronounced as dabke with “dabka”, “dabki”, “dabkeh”, “debke”, “debkah”, “debki” in other regions and cultures (Kaschl, 2003 ). . Among Arab countries, it is mainly played in Palestine and Lebanon. In these countries, Dabke is usually performed during joyful ceremonies, happy moments, weddings and celebrations. In the Western world, Dabke is called “line dancing”. In this article, I will discuss “Dabke” – the Palestinian folk dance. We will discover its history and what makes it important and unique. We will focus on the locations where it is usually performed and the performers, the costumes worn by the performers, the symbolism of the movements, and the music and songs played during its performance. I will also present our personal experience regarding Dabke and how it can be preserved in the near future. History: Studies reveal that Dabke has a possible Canaanite or Phoenician origin (Kaschl, 2003). The Canaanite region includes the present-day areas of Israel, Palestine and Lebanon. In this middle of paper ......n governmental or non-governmental level. In addition, associations can be created to work to promote this traditional dance and fund training centers to preserve our unique form of cultural identity.3. Theme of traditions and culture at school: children who go to school get the impression of something faster than younger or older people. From this perspective, a subject must be taught in primary or elementary school through which students discover their traditions and culture. In this way, it is expected that these children will not only learn more about them, but also promote them in the years to come. Conclusion In this article, we have learned how and why Palestinian Dabke is an important and unique tradition not only in the country but in the whole country. the world. The studies I mentioned in this article have helped us learn more about this tradition..