Folklore arts make notable presence at Unayzah House of Folklore Arts

by ADeeL

Folk arts are part of the heritage and reflect the cultural and social diversity in the state. They record forms of behavior and patterns of social interaction on various occasions and events occurring in the context of social life. The chant and purposeful words are based on the originality of the people of the state, and reflect their self-esteem and close connection with their history and Arabism.

Heritage and popular songs in the state are arts that started in the ancient era and passed down through generations, until the state became rich in traditional, artistic and popular colors, dances and songs vary from region to region. , It has its own folklore in song and words.

Among these prominent folk groups of Qasim region is “Dar Unayza Folk Art” band, which started 50 years ago in the hands of 6 people and till date it has become one of the most famous popular groups of the state in the field of art. Al-Samari, Al-Khabiti, Al-Houthi, Al-Naquz, Al-Samari, Al-Khattam, Al-Najdi art, Saudi half, and some individual arts like Rababa, Zaaba and other purposeful arts are very popular among those interested. Gained popularity. The house was officially registered in the name of Dar Onaiza Folklore Society in the year 1410 AH, and the band has also had a continuous participation in the Janadriyah Festival, in addition to its participation in tourism festivals at the level. Of the areas of the state.

One of the popular colors for which the governorate is famous is the “Samaritan of Unayzah”, one of the arts typical for the governorate of Unayzah, it is represented by two lines of several people facing each other and in the form of a poet. The poem begins and the next line repeats what he said and the other line responds to it. As for the color of Al-Houthi, it is one of the dance colors which is displayed by two lines facing each other and by the people. The lines repeat what the poet says, and some people take turns dancing between the lines.

Unayza Folklore House's interest in the folklore sector comes within the framework of its effort to preserve and disseminate it among different sections of society, which will revive Saudi heritage and folklore art at all levels.

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