The Hagallah is a dance of celebration, usually performed by the Beduin in Western Egypt. It is often performed during the date harvest, which also happens to be the wedding season. The men of the community clap to show unity and the central figure in the dance is female.
The dresses are a glitzy stage version of a classic female Beledi dress, and the head scarf is called a mandil, the traditional pom-pom headscarf worn in Egypt to attract attention to the face.
The Hagallah is about women representing power and showing their beauty as individuals. It is a custom that is playful and not about husband hunting -- that is a far more complex subject.
