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Chinese Humanoid Robots Perform Saudi Ardah Sword Dance at Riyadh Embassy Reception
The robots, dressed in white thobes and ghutras, danced alongside guests including Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chinese humanoid robots dressed in traditional Saudi attire performed the Ardah sword dance during a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Riyadh, the event marking the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, Gulf News reported.
The robots wore white thobes and ghutras, held ceremonial swords and moved in sync with the music, reproducing the coordinated steps of the centuries‑old dance. Guests watched the performance as part of the embassy’s celebration.
Among the attendees were Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin and Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua, who shared the video on X. In his post, Chang said the embassy hosted the reception to celebrate the anniversary and thanked guests for attending, highlighting the robot performance as a memorable part of the evening.
Key facts
- Chinese humanoid robots performed the traditional Saudi Ardah sword dance at a Chinese Embassy reception in Riyadh. (gulfnews.com)
- The robots were dressed in white thobes and ghutras and held ceremonial swords while dancing. (gulfnews.com)
- The event marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. (gulfnews.com)
- Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin attended the reception. (gulfnews.com)
- Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua posted the video on X and described the performance as a memorable part of the evening. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Chinese Robots Perform Saudi Ardah Sword Dance in Riyadh, Blending Tradition and Futuristic Tech”
