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Lebanese Zaffe Drum Parade

Engagement PartyFamily Reunion
L
PLAYERS
5+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Explain that a zaffe is a festive drumming and dancing procession that traditionally leads couples or guests of honor.

2

Choose one player to be the guest of honor for the round, walking at the front of the line.

3

Everyone else forms a line behind them, clapping and stepping to a shared beat led by the drummer.

4

The line snakes through the space in a loop, with players adding claps, cheers, or small dance flourishes as they go.

5

Every lap, a new player takes the front spot as the guest of honor.

6

Continue until everyone has led the parade at least once.