Ahidus
Ahidus (Berber languages: ⴰⵃⵉⴷⵓⵙ) is the traditional dance of Berber tribes originated from northwestern Africa. It is the favourite entertainment of the Berber tribes in Morocco and some parts of Algeria.[1]
| Ahidus, Ahidous or Haidous | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Stylistic origins | African music |
| Cultural origins | Morocco, Algeria |
| Typical instruments | Drums |
| Regional scenes | |
| Middle and Eastern High Atlas | |
Origins and characteristics change
The origins of Ahidus are unknown because of the lack of research studies. Ahidus is believed to be originated from the Berber tribe of Zenata.[2] The starting formation of the dance was done by making a closed circle which represented the unity between the performers and the inhabitants of the tribe. The lead dancer would stand in the middle and guide the group.
An important aspect of Ahidus is the traditional dance. Men wears white djellaba and turban representing the symbol of peace. As for women, they were free to wear either white or colourful kaftans coupled with silver jewellery.[3]
Gallery change
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From Talsint. -
From Sefrou. -
From Oulmes. -
From Ain Fendel. -
From Ait Hdidou in Imlchil -
From Ain Leuh. -
From Tsiwant. -
From Ait Bouguemez.
- ↑ M., Stone, Ruth (2 April 2010). The Garland handbook of African music. ISBN 9781135900014. OCLC 890136459.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ ArudjBarberousse (2016-08-11). "Hidous ou l'expression musicale berbère de l'Ouest". Algérie Découverte. Retrieved 2017-05-22.
- ↑ "أحيدوس.. من الأطلس المتوسط إلى العالمية". www.maghrebvoices.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2020-03-01.