{"id":27794,"date":"2025-05-16T20:56:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T20:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27794"},"modified":"2025-05-16T20:56:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T20:56:36","slug":"truth-behind-hair-swinging-ritual-from-viral-video-during-donald-trumps-visit-to-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=27794","title":{"rendered":"Truth behind ‘hair swinging’ ritual from viral video during Donald Trump’s visit to Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates with a very special greeting.<\/p>\n

Arriving at the\u00a0UAE<\/a>‘s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan,\u00a0Trump<\/a>\u00a0was greeted with a traditional dance in which women could be seen tossing their hair from side to side.<\/p>\n

After walking through the performance,\u00a0Trump<\/a>\u00a0later told reporters: \u201cWhat a beautiful city! I love it!\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) the presentation, called the Al-Ayyala, involves ‘chanted poetry, drum music and dance, and simulates a battle scene.’<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the United Arab Emirates, girls wearing traditional dresses stand at the front, tossing their long hair from side to side,” the organisation adds.<\/p>\n

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Trump has been on a visit to the UAE (Waleed Zein\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Following a video of the traditional dance, some people were left confused, with many unaware of the meaning behind the routine.<\/p>\n

One person on X gave their take, claiming the ceremonial welcome is reserved for those receiving the ‘highest honour.’<\/p>\n

They wrote: “To everyone confused by the ‘hair swinging’ ritual in Trump\u2019s UAE visit:<\/p>\n

“That wasn\u2019t random. That wasn\u2019t a TikTok dance. That was ancient. Intentional. Royal.<\/p>\n

“Here\u2019s what it really meant: The ritual is known in Gulf Arab culture especially in the UAE as part of a ceremonial welcome reserved for kings, heads of state, and those given the highest honor.<\/p>\n

“The synchronized hair swaying by women is not a performance. It\u2019s a gesture of grace, pride, and spiritual blessing.”<\/p>\n

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To everyone confused by the \u201chair swinging\u201d ritual in Trump\u2019s UAE visit:<\/p>\n

That wasn\u2019t random. That wasn\u2019t a TikTok dance.
\nThat was ancient. Intentional. Royal.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what it really meant:<\/p>\n

The ritual is known in Gulf Arab culture especially in the UAE as part of a ceremonial\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/RT1SYyqG8g<\/a><\/p>\n

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