SAIDI

ORIENTAL DANSE. Saidi is a style of folk dance with a cane. The dance came from Southern Egypt – a region called Said or Upper Egypt, between Gizeh and Edfu. Usually Saidi dance is lively, energetic. Traditionally in this area, men carried long bamboo sticks with them, which they used as weapons. Gradually, a special folklore dance with a cane was formed. Music. 4/4 rhythm, known as Saidi rhythm.