Ardah, a folkloric dance, is still practiced in Qatar.[17] The dance is performed with two rows of men opposite of one another, each of whom may or may not be wielding a sword, and is accompanied by drums and spoken poetry.[18] The two main types of ardah in the Persian Gulf states are land ardah (ardah barriyya) and sea ardah (ardah bahri). Qatar's ardah is a mixture of the two. In some performances, men wear land ardah attire at a beach setting and are supported by sea band drumming.[19] It is sometimes performed on horseback. The purpose of ardah, historically, was to honor one's tribe and to showcase courage. It is considered a celebration of the highest degree and is performed at important events such as royal weddings, high-ranking governmental visits, and national feasts.[20] Ardah performances are sometimes followed by al-razeef, a dance where the performer has his head in an upright position and is carrying a weapon.[21]