Al-Zajal, recited or sung poetry

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2014
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Description: Al-Zajal is a form of Lebanese folk poetry declaimed or sung at social and familiar celebrations and also in daily life. During poetic jousts, troupes of poets perform verses, often in the form of challenges, in front of a mixed audience to the rhythm of the tambourine and derbouka. These verbal exchanges evoke the beauty of Lebanon, the importance of tolerance, and dialogue between communities and religions. The poetic jousts serve as a safety valve helping to resolve conflicts and strengthen social cohesion.
Country(ies): Lebanon
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