Ahmad Shiddiqi - Baris Dance

a dance of war
strongly masculine
display a strong sensitivity
in the myriad of moods and expressions

a sacral dance
performed usually dressed warriors
with distinctive triangular

white headdresses
bearing weapons such as
spears, spiked shields or swords

they dance in line
posing aggressively
before attacking each other
in simulated battles

Ahmad Shiddiqi

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