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“Mayass” gives Lebanese moments of joy having been crowned “America’s Got Talent” | various | DW Arabic Window on Celebrity Lives and Fun Events | DW
Lebanese dance group “Mayas” won first place on the talent show “America’s Got Talent” during its 17th season, awarding it a million dollar prize.
The band received the highest percentage of votes, amid an intense worldwide competition for the title, after the illustrious performances presented during its participation in the most famous American program in America and in the world.
The band performs a show that draws on oriental dance, but in a modern way with a combination of visual and sound effects, and includes 20 to 30 artists depending on the types of performances, and previously won first place in the “Arab Got Talent “in 2019.
The band was founded by Nadim Cherfan, and this is his second international participation after participating in “Britain’s Got Talent” (which is organized in Great Britain). It is made up of performers and dancers between 13 and 25 years old.
The band raised the slogan “Karmalek Ya Lebanon” in the final, and their performance embodied the cedar of Lebanon and also focused on the color white during the final performance confirming the messages of peace to Lebanon and the world.
This coronation comes in light of the very difficult economic and social conditions in Lebanon, which have greatly deteriorated in recent months, especially with regard to the shortage of gasoline, scarce supplies and high inflation rates.
Interim Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati congratulated the band on the victory and said in a tweet: “Once again, Lebanese creativity manifests itself with a wonderful performance by the Mayass Band in the United States of America, hoping that success is always associated with it. Congratulations on the victory and more brilliance. “
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
Valburga night
On the night of April 30, women dressed as witches gather in Brocken im Harz in Saxony-Anhalt, light fires and dance, sing and drink until dawn on May 1st. The night was called Notte Valburga, or Night of the Witches, in honor of Santa Valburga, who in the Middle Ages fought the demons.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
Can shoot
Dancing around the fire is a tradition not only on Walburga night, as it is customary to set fire to many German villages and throw witch dolls made of straw, cotton and ribbons to drive away evil spirits.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
Maypole
Trees are decorated with colored ribbons in May, and sometimes trees are decorated in public squares with garlands, and in many large cities, lovers place decorated tree parts in front of their friends’ homes as a sign of their love for them.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
May she dance
Some girls prefer to dance in disguise, while others, especially in southern Germany, prefer to enjoy folk dances. In many German villages, traditional and folkloric dresses are worn and danced in public squares in May.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
“First of May”
There are no costumes and decorated trees at Mayday, Europe’s largest indoor arts gathering, but Techno-Party parties abound and this month is a chance for techno lovers from all over Germany to turn their night into one day to the rhythm of music.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
Maibowle liqueur
This drink was prepared on the basis of an ancient family tradition where, together with alcohol, the main ingredient is Waldmeister herb.This drink was invented by a Benedictine monk in 854 in a Prüm monastery to strengthen the heart and liver. is a popular spring drink in Germany.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
draw lines
Street painting with lime or chalk is an ancient tradition in many parts of Germany and Austria and draws attention to the secret love lives of the villagers. And the lines can lead to the place of the beloved or end with a big heart, and often the initials of the name of the two lovers are written.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
Workers Day
Demonstrating rather than celebrating is a symbol of May 1st which marks International Workers’ Day. It is usually for workers to participate in the demonstration to improve working conditions. This tradition dates back to the Australian protesters who demanded that the working day be limited to eight hours on May 1, 1856.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
May carnival
In many German cities, carnivals start in May. These carnivals are suitable for some to eat sweets and eat different foods, and different games are also popular to have fun.
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May celebrations .. “Night of the witches” and dancing in the lap of nature
Mother’s Day
“Mother’s Day” was created in 1644 as “Mother’s Day” and began to be celebrated in Germany starting in 1923, but the tradition of handing out flowers and small gifts to mothers only spread after World War II. Mother’s Day is celebrated in Germany on the second Sunday of May every year. (Zabina Damashki / Alaa Gomaa)
