Djanet, Algeria Celebrates Sebeiba Festival

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The dancers use swords and cloth. Swords show battle, and cloth means peace. They dance with steps as drums play loud music.

Sebeiba happens in Djanet, Algeria. It is an old festival in the Sahara desert. It is near Libya, about 200 kilometers away from the border.

The Tuareg people celebrate Sebeiba. They live in the Sahara and West Africa. They speak Tamasheq but also French and Arabic sometimes.

The festival is ten days long. Two areas compete in dancing. Judges from another area pick the best dance, clothes, and songs.

One story says Sebeiba remembers Moses' victory. Another story says it ended a fight. People see Sebeiba as a proud and important tradition.

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What do the dancers use in their performance?

The dancers use swords and cloth.

Where does Sebeiba take place?

Sebeiba happens in Djanet, Algeria.

How long does the festival last?

The festival is ten days long.

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