【亚洲·沙特阿拉伯】Alardah Alnajdiyah，沙特阿拉伯的舞蹈、 鼓乐和诗歌 Alardah Alnajdiyah, dance, drumming and poetry in Saudi Arabia（2015年）

阿拉达是一种结合舞蹈、鼓声和吟诵诗歌的传统表演，象征着重要场合的开始和结束，如宗教节日、婚礼、出生、毕业典礼或具有国家或地方意义的事件。它被认为是实践社区文化表达的基本组成部分。阿拉达的表演者包括鼓手、舞者和诗人。表演阿拉达的男性手持轻剑，肩并肩地站成两排，中间留出空间供鼓手使用。一个穿着全副服装的表演者举着一面旗帜。诗人大声吟诵特定场合的诗句，然后参与者对唱。然后，大型舞鼓快速连续地敲打，接着是小型鼓。在演唱时，所有表演者都会前后摇摆，左右摇摆，并以与鼓声和诗句和谐的节奏上下移动他们的剑。诗结束时，人们聚集在旗帜周围。无论社会地位、年龄或职业背景如何，男性都可以参加。女性也作为服装制造商参与其中。在培养相互尊重感的同时，表演也巩固了社会凝聚力。剧团和当地公民、学校、省份和社区都从事阿勒达的教学、表演、推广和传播。

2015年度列入人类非物质文化遗产名录。

来源：联合国教科文组织亚太地区非物质文化遗产国际培训中心

Alardah is a traditional performance combining dance, drumming and chanting poetry that signifies the start and end of notable occasions, such as religious holidays, weddings, births, graduation ceremonies, or events of national or local significance. It is considered a fundamental component of the cultural expressions of the practicing communities. Alardah performers include drummers, dancers and poets. Males performing Alardah carry light swords and stand shoulder to shoulder in two sets of facing rows, leaving space between them to accommodate drummers. One performer in full costume carries a flag. A poet chants verses specific to the occasion in a loud voice, which are then sung antiphonally by the participants. Large dance drums then strike strokes in quick succession, followed by smaller drums. While singing, all performers rock back and forth, side to side and move their swords up and down in rhythmic movements in harmony with the drumbeats and verses. As the poem ends, the men gather around the flag. Males may participate, regardless of social status, age or professional background. Women also participate as costume-makers. While fostering a sense of mutual respect, the performance consolidates social cohesion. Troupes and local citizens, schools, provinces and neighbourhood communities all engage in teaching, performing, popularizing and transmitting Alardah.

Included in the list of human intangible cultural heritage in 2015.

Source: UNESCO International Training Center for intangible cultural heritage in the Asia Pacific Region