- Tahteeb, Stick Game
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Tahteeb, Stick Game
Tahtib is traditional stick-fighting martial art dating back to ancient Egypt. Today, it is spread mainly in Upper Egypt, where it is practiced by men, youth, and children.
It is called the stick dance because it simulates the fight between two opponents to the tunes of folk music playing behind them. The traditions of this art are transmitted within families and neighborhoods and are available to anyone who wants to learn.
The game gives participants confidence from the acquired skills and a sense of pride before their community, and it also helps to strengthen family ties and promote good community relations.
Tahteeb, Stick Game was inscribed in 2016 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Egypt.
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Tahteeb, Stick Game
Date of Inscription
2016
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