A form of popular poetry that is improvised and chanted in villages of the Levant region. This tradition is very strong in Lebanese villages and represents a very old form of entertainment. Zajal sessions usually take place in the evening, where 3 to 5 poets sit around a table in front of a large audience. The table would have been prepared for the poets with Arak spirit and mezza platters of Lebanese foods. The poets engage in a heated dual of poetry around a variety of themes such as satire and love. The chanting is usually accompanied by derbakkeh (Drum) and Daff (Tambourine) and clapping. Zajal is also used in traditional weddings and festivals.
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Tags: arabic poetry, traditional poetry