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IRBID, JORDAN - RECENT SEPTEMBER: Syria's traditional dance, Arade, has become indispensable for weddings and celebrations in Jordan in recent years, blended with traditional clothes. Jordanians became acquainted with Arade, known as the traditional dance music of Damascus, after the crisis and civil war that started in 2011 in neighboring Syria. The Arade, performed by Syrian refugees with Jordanian customs, has become a part of various celebrations and events, as well as wedding ceremonies in the country. The group of Syrian male musicians, accompanied by a dancer wearing white tennure, started their Arade show in the narrow streets of Irbid. The team leader Mohammed Abu Serdane, reads praises for the groom while other group members wearing traditional clothes of Damascus play various musical instruments. The celebration, which also includes a sword and shield show, continues in a historical bathhouse. Abu Serdane said, "We are the traditional Arade group of Syria. We were one of the first people to migrate from Syria and before, we had a group in Damascus." He stated that a few groups were performing this dance style in Jordan before the civil war in Syria, but they were not well known, and continued as follows: "We wanted to revive our cultural heritage here. We are trying to do this by blending it with Jordan's culture. Because we have strong ties with Jordan. Currently, you can see the Arade atmosphere in all weddings, festivals and university parties in Jordan." Syrian tennure dancer Gassan Akkavi said that the group consisted of 12 people and they used drums, darbuka, tambourine, flute, torch, sword and shield in the show. Stating that they have been in Jordan for about 10 years, the 24-year-old Syrian said, "We are trying to revive our heritage and the heirlooms of our ancestors. We participate in almost all kinds of celebrations with Jordanians." said. (Footage by Ahmed Shoura/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)