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The Hilali Epic

In short: Discover the Egyptian performance tradition of the Arabic epic about the migration of the Bani Hilal.

The Hilali Epic · A migration told in verse FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 95 The Hilali Epic Discover the Egyptian performance tradition of the Arabic epic about the migration of the Bani Hilal. Origin Egypt · performance tradition Atlas record 2008 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A migration told in verse Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 10+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Egypt · performance tradition

In Egypt, the account of a migration is handed down through voices and instruments. A long performance can let the audience hear different episodes over several days. An improvised comment can bring an old episode into conversation with the lives of the listeners.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2008 · Egypt · performance tradition
    UNESCO · Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah · Heritage listing

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