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Why does Qatar like to dance with crutches?

It is a traditional folk performing art form in UAE and has become a cultural symbol of UAE.

In the past, there were many nomadic people in the Arabian desert. They drive away their own sheep, goats and cows, and often drive them away with sticks in their hands, attacking animals in the herd.

In addition, due to the harsh living environment, people can only survive by helping each other, and they must unite and cooperate to tide over the difficulties in case of situation.

Besides, Arabs dance with sticks. Ayala dance, commonly known as stick dance, is a traditional folk performing art form in UAE and has become a cultural symbol of UAE. This dance also means that brothers should unite and help each other.