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Shamaliyya Dabke: The Fast-Tempo Pulse of Lebanon in Baalbek’s Repertoire
What Is Shamaliyya Dabke? A Northern Beat with Baalbaki Spirit Al-Shamaliyya (الشمالية) Dabke — meaning “the northern style” — is one of the most electrifying and fast-paced Dabke forms in the Baalbek region. Known for its rapid stomps, continuous motion, and celebratory energy, this style originated in northern areas of the Middle East like Palestine,…
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