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Semsemiah: instrument crafting and playing (Egypt, Saudi Arabia)
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Semsemiah is a popular harp-like instrument that is crafted and played among communities in the regions along the Suez Canal and Red Sea. The main part is attached to three wooden poles that form a triangle. The instrument is usually crafted by the players themselves, using natural or recycled materials such as wood or metal. The semsemiah is used by musicians, sailors (in Saudi Arabia), fishermen, and ship traders (in Egypt). A source of social cohesion, it is featured in concerts, holidays, weddings, sport games and cultural festivals.
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