Characters: presenter, astrologer, performer of oriental dances.
(The hall is decorated in oriental style (fruits, organza, oriental lanterns, pillows).
On the wall- a comic collage from a photograph of the wife of the hero of the day in different years and in different images.
The collage is called "My Favorite Harem". To the sounds of A. Ukupnik's song "Petrukha" the presenter comes out.)
Leading: Good evening friends! I welcome you to today's celebration, which I am pleased to begin with poetic lines:
Abode of wisdom and the sun,
A sprout of great antiquity!
His mysteries are endless -
I invite everyone to the east!
Dear guests! Today we have a chance to feel the whole flavor of the East, namely: make a trip to the famous oriental bazaar, feel the aromas of various spices, taste outlandish fruits, see the original dance of an oriental beauty, get acquainted with the famous Baghdad astrologer and much more! This wonderful gift of fate - to visit a real holiday of oriental life - became possible thanks to the hero of the day, respected ... (name patronymic of the hero of the day).
And it is to him that I dedicate the first ancient oriental toast: One day a magician came to the padishah, who became famous for his good deeds, and brought him three priceless gifts. He told him: "My first gift is health! May you be strong and not subject to illnesses. My second gift is the oblivion of fears, sorrows and troubles. Cleanse your soul from these hardships! And the third gift is the gift of intuition, which will tell you the right course in life. " Let's wish our hero of the day these three gifts: health, oblivion of sorrows and intuition, which would lead a happy life through life! (Short pause.) Host: Friends! In the previous wise oriental toast, we wished the birthday man to have three priceless gifts in life: health, forgetfulness of sorrows and intuition. And now let's ask him to accept three no less valuable gifts purchased at a real oriental bazaar. All three items symbolize wealth, which is also very necessary in our lives!
(Three assistants in oriental costumes carry out souvenirs on beautiful trays, which are presented to the hero of the day with brief explanations for them.)
1. A three-legged toad with a coin in its mouth is a very popular oriental symbol of great luck. The coin in the mouth represents gold. The easiest way to activate money energy is to place one toad in each room of the house or place it on the office table. The main thing is to make sure that the toad sits with its back to the door, as if it had just jumped into your house.
2. The money tree is the most common symbol of wealth. An old oriental legend tells about it: when a tree is shaken, golden coins fall to the ground like raindrops. We hope that the rain of these coins will literally flood your home. But be careful - don't drown!
3. Oranges and tangerines in a beautiful vase - in the east they symbolize gold and successful business. Let a vase with these fruits decorate your home at any time of the year!
Leading: Once, in an eastern caravanserai, I overheard beautiful words of wisdom that I want to say today in this hall: lush foliage of those trees that have deep roots. You guessed it, of course. we are talking about the inextricable bond between children and their parents. We bow low to the respected ... (first name and patronymic of the parents of the hero of the day) for their love and patience! After all, they gave the world such a beautiful son! (Congratulations to the parents of the hero of the day.) (Short musical pause.)
The chorus of the song "Oriental Tales" performed by the group "Brilliant" sounds.
Leading: It is known that the East is full of secrets and mysteries. Perhaps the most mysterious and charismatic oriental personalities are magicians and soothsayers. Meet one of them - the keeper of great secrets, a connoisseur of human destinies, a sage and astrologer from Baghdad, Huseyn Huslia!
An astrologer comes out, he has a turban on his head, in his hands is a small book in a velvet cover, on his wrist is a bag of coffee beans.
Astrologer: Oh dear ones! Greetings to all of you and especially to the noblest husband who has gathered such a large number of friends! I believe that prosperity and happy summers await all those present! Let me arrange a small exam on the knowledge of the most ancient oriental science - astrology. So, my friends, pay attention! The zodiac horoscope divides the year into twelve signs, to which my questions are devoted:
1. What is the zodiac sign of the royal title? (A lion)
2. What sign can whistle on the mountain? (Cancer)
3. What sign is similar to itself like two drops of water? (Twins)
4. Which sign can lead to flooding? (Aquarius)
5. What sign has sharp horns? (Capricorn)
6. Which sign can accurately hit the target? (Sagittarius)
7. What sign is the husband of a meek sheep? (Aries)
8. Which sign is the most feminine? (Virgo)
9. And what sign is considered the most stubborn? (Calf)
10. What sign will a woman never agree to stand in the presence of a man? (Scales)
11. What is the sign of a poisonous sting? (Scorpion)
12. What sign does every angler dream of? (Fish)
Astrologer: I made sure that you are well versed in the teachings about the stars, planets and their combination, but the exam is not over yet! A real magical oriental talisman will be received by the one who calls:
- the sign of the zodiac under which the hero of the day was born;
- a symbol of the year when the birthday boy was born.
The guests who answered these questions correctly are given bean and bean beads by the stargazer. Beans are considered in the east as a love talisman, as well as a strong amulet. To make beads, you need to soak the beans in water, string them on a thin fishing line and let dry. In parting, the astrologer offers to tell fortunes to the hero of the day in the old oriental way - on coffee beans.
FORTUNE ON COFFEE BEANS
The stargazer takes out 6 coffee beans from his bag and passes them to the hero of the day.
The birthday boy, under a calm oriental melody, pouring grains from hand to hand, must imagine how coffee seeds are saturated with his energy. Then he needs to bring his palms to his forehead, close his eyes and focus on the exciting problem. After that, the fortuneteller throws the grains on the table, and the astrologer counts how many of them fell upside down, and reads out a prediction: when solving a problem that concerns you, you will discover a lot of new and useful things for yourself. In the meantime, open a bottle of wine and don't think about anything!
The stargazer says goodbye and leaves. The 1st verse and chorus of the song "Harem" performed by Irina Allegrova sounds.
Leading: Is it possible to imagine the East without beautiful brown-eyed beauties;
without the magical ringing of monist, sparkling beads, flowing chiffon and silk, delicate velvet;
without the brilliance of jewelry and the charm of music that turns every woman into a fabulous goddess.
Our holiday will not do without incendiary oriental dance. Meet Jamila - a wonderful representative of the East!
Music sounds, the dancer performs a dance. At the end of his speech, Jamila silently leaves a mysterious bundle on the table and disappears.
Leading: Such beautiful women live in the East! Let's see what's inside the package.
The presenter takes out a hookah and an old parchment with an inscription from the package.
Leading(unfolding parchment): This is an appeal from all Eastern women to our hero of the day!
Is reading:
Padishah of the Persian fairy tale!
We ask for indulgence.
And from all Eastern women,
We present you a hookah as a gift!
Let in dreams immediately arise
Sensual concubines groans.
And hookah smoke will give
Sleep and sweet languor.
All of us, women of the East,
We would be glad to get into your harem
Night, moon, hookah and you -
There is no better reward in life!
Signatures: Gulchatay, Zuhra, Zarina, Guzel, Saida, Hafiza, Leyla, Zulfiya and further 18 more female names.
Leading(passing the hookah to the hero of the day): Unfortunately, we have to disappoint these 26 lovely women - they have no chance of getting into the harem of the hero of the day! All harem places are occupied by the only and beloved wife ... (wife's patronymic name). Sometimes difficult, but happy years have been lived with her, and the spouse has always in one person perfectly coped with the duties of a wife, mistress, mother, and keeper of the hearth.
(The host draws the attention of the guests to a comic collage of photographs of his wife).
It is no coincidence that the hero of the day, calling this collage "My favorite harem", awarded his wife the highest title - his beloved and only wife!
(Congratulations to the wife of the hero of the day.)
Leading: I'll tell you a secret: maintaining a harem is not an easy task! In the East they tell the following story: the Sultan's harem was five kilometers from the palace. Every day the Sultan sent his servant for the girl. The Sultan lived to be a hundred years old, and the servant died at thirty. Moral: it's not women who kill men, but running after them! To be ready to conquer many women, you need to have excellent health, as well as a trained body. I invite men to be the owners of the harem and try to win the hearts of the ladies present here! The host chooses two men from among the guests to participate in the competition, and the hero of the day becomes the third participant.
HULA HOOPS IN ORIENTAL STYLE
(Competition for men)
Three participants - candidates for sultans - are given hula-hoops and fans.
The one who can spin the hoop at the waist the longest while fanning himself wins the competition and gets the right to be photographed among the beautiful inhabitants of the “harem”, that is, simultaneously with all the women present at the celebration.
During the competition, ladies are advised to cheer loudly for potential sultans. The host sums up the results so that the hero of the day becomes the winner. Even if the birthday boy did not cope with the task, it can be announced that the support of his fans was the most active. The birthday boy and the ladies present at the celebration pose for the photographer.
Leading: Eastern wisdom says: “The tongue is one, the ear is two; Say it once, listen twice! Especially for the winner of the competition, our dear hero of the day ... (name patronymic)
everyone's favorite song from the film "Prisoner of the Caucasus" is performed. The song “If I were a Sultan” sounds, then a dance break.
Leading: You can not ignore the famous oriental cuisine, which has recipes for thousands of delicious dishes that can surprise even the most sophisticated gourmet. It is known that many spices are used in the preparation of dishes in the East. The prize will be given to the one who names the most expensive spice in the world. (Answer: Saffron is the most expensive spice and is valued more than gold, because the process of its production is very laborious.)
The prize for the correct answer is a set of spices.
Leading: I announce a women's competition for the best connoisseur of oriental sweets! Why female? Because they are the biggest sweet tooth.
ORIENTAL SWEETS
(Contest)
Three women take part in the competition, who take turns pronouncing the names of oriental sweets. If the word is not named, the participant is eliminated. Possible answers: baklava, shaker, kurabye, churchkhela, candied fruit, Turkish delight, gozinaki, badam, nougat, halva, sherbet, roasted meat, marshmallow, marshmallow, marmalade. The winner receives a set of oriental delicacies.
Leading: In the East they say this: you can lead a camel to water, but you cannot make him drink. Men, it's time to check the correctness of these words!
ORIENTAL TALE
Three participants (men) distribute roles among themselves: the first neighbor, the second neighbor and a penny. The facilitator reads the text, the players drink a glass of vodka at the mention of their role.
Fairy tale: Once two neighbors went to the market to sell wine. Along the way, the neighbors sat down to rest and eat.
“It would be nice to drink a glass of wine now,” the first neighbor sighed.
- I agree, but we are bringing wine to sell, and you can’t waste a single drop! - reasoned the second neighbor.
Then the first neighbor searched his pockets, found a copper nickel and said to the second neighbor:
- Pour me some wine for a nickel.
The second neighbor poured one glass for him, then returned the same nickel and asked the first neighbor: - And now you pour me one.
So this penny went from hand to hand until the wineskins were empty, and both neighbors snored drunk and satisfied with the trade.
So let's drink to a good deal!
Participants of the game and spectators drink.
Leading: This is such an instructive story! Our "camels" did not want to drink, but I had to! Now let's do a sobriety test for them. To identify the most sober, I ask the participants in the game to say the following simple phrase loudly and clearly in turn: concept social stratification. The men are trying to complete the task, the host announces the name of the "Most sober" and invites him to go to the opposite category, that is, drink a large glass of vodka.
If the player agrees (it is not necessary to drink), then he is awarded the second honorary title "The Most Courageous".
Leading: Friends! And now I propose a test of collective intelligence! You have to correctly solve a riddle with an oriental twist. I will read the text and ask a question, and at the right time you will give me the right answer together, in unison.
EASTERN MYSTERY - JOKE
Behind the carved trellis of the garden,
Among the greenery of the east,
Three tired travelers
We walked peacefully on a moonless night.
The first said: “Where is she?
The light of my eyes is the moon!
The second answered in the dark:
“May Allah help us!”
Well, the third did this: Eeyore! Eeyore! Eeyore!
It was an old donkey!
Suddenly broke through the clouds
Bright, full, lunar circle.
The first one screamed:
"Here she is! The light of my eyes is the moon!
With gratitude in the eyes
The second said: "Oh, Allah!" (Viewers)
Attention! Chorus of the third man tell me the words!
Guest response: Eeyore! Eeyore! Eeyore!
Leading: And now everyone quickly grab your ears. (Pause) Are you all right? Has anyone's ears grown? And then you screamed so naturally ... It was, of course, a joke. And now I will make a serious oriental toast and ask all those present to support me! In the East, they think this: if you want to be happy for one day - get drunk, if you want to be happy for one week - get sick, if you want to be happy for one month - get married, and if you want to be happy all your life - be healthy! Let's raise a glass to the health of the hero of the day!
TOAST
Congratulations to the guests, musical pause. During the musical break, the host stops the music and offers to listen to an instructive oriental story.
Leading: The fool saw a watermelon in the market and asked:
- What it is?
- Donkey egg, - they answered him.
He chose the largest watermelon, put it under his arm and went home. On the way, he dropped a watermelon, and it rolled downhill, hit a stone and cracked. And then a hare jumped out of the bushes and ran away.
- Oh, what a quick donkey hatched, and I missed it! - regretted the fool.
At this point, I had to say: let's drink to fools, without whom it would be boring to live in the world! However, I prepared a surprise and changed the ending of this story: so let's taste this ripe, fragrant watermelon, and I hope no one in this room expects a donkey to hatch from it.
Assistants take out a watermelon, treat guests. The musical pause continues. Host: The East has given humanity many very useful inventions. I ask you to raise your hands of those who have an “A” or “B” in history in their matriculation certificate. Guests raise their hands. The host invites them to go on stage and holds a competition "Great Inventions of the East".
GREAT INVENTIONS OF THE ORIENTAL
(Team competition)
Three teams of 2-3 people participate.
Each team is given three items:
- Calendar, sheet of paper, pack of tea;
- A chess piece, a silk scarf, a bag of rice;
- Compass, chopsticks, paper figurine (origami).
The task of the teams is to conduct a historical study in 1 minute and determine in which country each of the items was invented.
(Correct answers: calendar - Egypt; chess - India; origami art - Japan; paper, tea, compass, silk, rice, daddies - China.)
The team with the most accurate answers wins the right to keep the items as prizes.
Leading: Friends! I propose to look into the eastern Antiquities Shop, where among the coins, weapons, utensils, clothes, household items and other antiques you can find really old and mysterious objects. An example of such an unusual acquisition can be this vessel.
The host demonstrates a bottle of five-star Armenian cognac, made in the form of an amphora.
Leading: Giving this mysterious vessel as a gift for our birthday man, the seller of the Antiquities Shop told me the following story:
The ancient vessel was raised
From the waves of the mysterious sea.
And in it - a gray-haired magic genie
Languishing in captivity for centuries!
P.S. At the bottom, the vessel was covered with mud,
Jin was pretty bored.
He was waiting for the cork to be opened,
And even a little wild...
Break the seal of times,
Five stars - like five centuries.
And release the genie in an instant
You are from binding shackles!
Just make a wish -
And he will perform at the same moment!
After all, the famous school of magicians
He was a capable student.
So that the genie of mothballs spirit
Didn't it seem too gloomy to you,
I just spiced it up a little -
After pouring the spirit into the bottle ... cognac.
Leading(passing the bottle to the hero of the day): Handing over this magical vessel, I want to recall the well-known oriental wisdom: make your wishes with caution, because they can come true.
If the hero of the day offers to immediately open the bottle, its contents are poured to those who wish, and the one whose glass is filled last is considered gin. He is obliged to fulfill any wish of the birthday man.
Leading: Friends! Of course, you know from the school curriculum that such a term as the Great Silk Road is closely connected with the word East. This caravan trade route was the longest and played the role of a link between the countries of different civilizations. I propose to repeat this difficult route right in our hall and deliver some goods to their destination. I need the help of two men who will play the role of caravaners.
The host chooses assistants and forms their "caravans" - two teams of 4-5 people.
THE GREAT SILK ROAD
(team game)
Team members line up one after another, the caravaneer is ahead of everyone. Then they connect all the right legs to each other, and in the same way all the left legs to each other. On the start line there are various items (there should not be many of them, otherwise the game will be delayed), which the “caravan” needs to deliver to their destination - to the finish line.
To prevent the “caravan” from moving back empty, objects are also placed on the finish line. To the sound of the song "Uchkuduk" performed by the group "Yalla", the teams begin to move, led by caravaners.
The first team to move all the items wins.
The game can be complicated by laying a strip of wallpaper from start to finish, then the participants will need to move strictly along this “caravan route”, without going beyond it. Players of the winning team receive toy compasses as prizes.
Leading: In the East there is a wonderful way to keep the age. Those days that are spent with guests are not taken into account. I propose a toast to you, dear guests, because today, without knowing it, you extended the life of our hero of the day! (Dance program.)
The languid glances of oriental princesses, the aroma of coffee and incense, delicate silk and glitter of gold... A party in the style of 1000 and 1 night is a fascinating journey into a fairy-tale kingdom to the intoxicating sounds of Arabic music. A bright flash of the holiday will blow up gray everyday life with colorful fireworks!
Decor
Invite guests to the vizier's chambers or the oriental tent! You can create the right atmosphere both at home and in a luxurious hall. The easiest option is to rent tents and relax in nature, although such a party will require a lot of money.
For DIY decorations, you will need a lot of silk fabric or satin in red, gold or lilac. Drape the walls and part of the ceiling, starting from the center of the room. Instead of fabric, you can use brown gilded wallpaper that imitates a carpet pattern. Hang gold beads, serpentine, curtain brushes. Hide modern furniture under slipcovers or remove everything unnecessary, leaving a few soft chairs and low sofas. You can sit on the floor, on colorful silk pillows. Cover the floors with Persian rugs or brightly colored woven rugs.
Hang weapons on the walls - scimitars, sabers, swords and daggers. They can be cut out of cardboard and covered with silver paint (the weapon will come in handy according to the scenario, let it be easy to remove it from the walls). Arrange tall earthenware jars or artificial palm trees in the corners. Place large wrought-iron trays with a variety of fruits and sweets on low tables. Hookahs, peacock feathers, copper and brass dishes, photos of Baghdad, oases, caravans, oriental bazaars will ideally fit into the atmosphere. Don't overdo it with scented candles and incense - the heavy scent may not be to everyone's liking.
Suits
The Thousand and One Nights costume party is an opportunity to show off slender legs, a wasp waist and smooth seductive curves. Short beaded tops, wide silk trousers or loose skirts with slits on the sides, large bright jewelry on the wrists and ankles. Bright makeup with an emphasis on the eyes, lush curls, long claws, a piercing or a rhinestone in the navel, a forehead decoration, large ringing earrings - the oriental princess is fully armed!
Men's suits are no less colorful. The image chosen for the party can be any hero of 1000 and 1 fairy tales - a rich vizier, an Arab warrior or a sly city thief (maybe Aladdin himself?). Belted harem pants gathered down, a vest on a naked body or over a shirt, a turban - the richer the fabric, the more complex the knitting of the pattern, the higher the social status of the guest. A tight purse, obviously stuffed with gold coins, hangs on the belt of a wealthy caliph, a sharp scimitar is in the scabbard of a warrior, a thief hides a bunch of master keys in the folds of his clothes.
Serving and menu
Seating guests in a way that will be more convenient for everyone, any option will do:
- low tables and comfortable soft ottomans;
- pillows around a common trestle bed;
- several tables for 3-5 persons;
- a common table covered with a silk cut or a woven patterned rug.
The main decoration will be metal utensils. You can paint with gold paint and paste over a simple service with “precious” stones. Dishes are common, bursting with homemade oriental food - roast meat, pilaf, stewed pieces of lamb with vegetables. Surprise your guests by preparing several dishes according to national recipes. Do not forget oriental bread - flat cakes, pita bread, cereal buns.
For dessert, offer traditional oriental sweets (Turkish delight, baklava, candied fruits, sherbet, halva, etc.), sprinkled with nuts and powdered sugar. You can not do without dried fruits and fresh fruits (peaches, pomegranates, figs, grapes, melons). Fruit and grape wines are in favor, although any drink poured into a stylized decanter will not fall out of the theme.
Entertainment
The wise Scheherazade, who connected with a thin thread all the short stories in the collection "A Thousand and One Nights", told her husband fairy tales of the most varied content. The main roles were given either to real heroes or to thieving commoners. But they were all cunning, dexterous, smart. Stand the script around the main idea of fairy tales: boldly step towards your goal, and you will certainly achieve it. To the oriental music blowing beyond the horizon, hold competitions:
1. The most dexterous (cardboard swords, double fight). The goal is to hit the opponent in the body three times, not allowing the enemy weapon to “pierce” your camp. More for men, but some women don't mind waving scimitars too!
2. The most accurate. Throw darts or spears at the target with the image of a Persian thug. For laughter, you can twist the shooter several times before throwing or even blindfold him (but then the leader must himself put the guest facing the target).
3. The wisest caliph. Prepare some oriental riddles for the guests to quickly answer. For example, whom does the caravaneer meet often, the vizier rarely, and the sultan never? (equal to himself).
4. The most charming princess. Competition for the best belly dancer. It is desirable that the host or guest animator tell the girls how to move. You can include a video with a clip in the theme.
5. The most eloquent vizier(cards with inscriptions - a pimple jumped up, a huge crooked nose, a bald spot, and other imperfections). The guest who pulled out the card should praise the peculiarity of the unfortunate person with oriental flavor.
Fairy tale plots can be taken as the basis for competitions. For example, in the short story "The Cunning Seller" a beggar bought a tin bowl that allegedly turns everything into gold (cook and stir, but in no case think about the dancing bear, otherwise nothing will work out). Of course, the beggar could not get the dancing bear out of his head and did not weld any gold. Invite guests to sell a broken coat rack, a bald toilet brush, and other ridiculous things, inventing uses for them and praising the worthless product in every way.
Prepare rewards for all guests of the party - books "A Thousand and One Nights", CDs with films on the topic, bracelets, earrings and silk scarves for girls, souvenir daggers with commemorative inscriptions for men.
Julia Avdeeva
Party in oriental style
For children 5-7 years old and their parents attending the studio oriental dance. party best done at the end of the school year. When children are already familiar enough with Arabic culture and basic movements and combinations oriental dance.
EQUIPMENT
Rugs to cover the entire floor, pillows according to the number of children with tassels in oriental style; For games: plastic plates decorated in oriental style, "fake" fruits, 3 belts for oriental dances, 3 scarves, jewelry; "book of laws", musical instruments (sagats, darbuka, mazhar); For tea drinking: grapes, halva, any oriental sweets.
CHARACTERS
adults:
Vizier Shamsudin
Haja Nasreddin
Two guards
The hall is an Arab palace, with strange birds on the walls….
The Great Emir enters the hall, holding a bowl of halva in his hands, wailing and groaning…
Sultan:
Oh, woe to me, woe to me ....
I have loved halva since childhood
With nuts and poppy seeds.
And, giving her praise,
I ate it with gusto.
But for many years now
All life has lost its meaning.
And even though I'm fabulously rich,
Not sweet to me, but sour ...
(sings)
Oh, alas, alas, alas
I lost the taste of halva
I lost the taste of halva
Sultan: Where is my vizier Shamsudin? I order him to come!
(the guards part, the vizier enters the hall)
Vizier: I hear you, O Great Sultan
Sultan: Shamsudin, tell me to send the best doctor, let him heal my illness! I can neither eat, nor sleep, nor rejoice, I dream of feeling the taste of halva again!
Vizier: Oh, lord, but all the best healers, great magicians from overseas countries have already visited you, and they are all powerless ...
Sultan: Oh, woe to me, woe .... I'll go lie down, maybe sleep will bring relief. And you, my faithful servant and good friend, Shamsudin, do not close your eyes, but think of a way to heal me.
(The Sultan goes into the background, lies down on the pillows. The Vizier takes out a large book of laws)
Vizier: Well, I have nothing more to do - to think about your healing!
(in a conspiratorial tone) As long as the Sultan is in this state, I will rule the country, and no one can interfere with me. (laughs, takes out a pen and starts writing) I, the Great Sultan, the lord East, I command: introduce quitrent, in the amount of 100 lire for the creaking of the gate, 300 lire for the barking of a dog in the yard of the house, if someone sees a chicken in a dream, he will pay 500 lire, and whoever sees the Great Sultan in a dream will give 1000 lira of quitrent ...
Sultan: What are you saying to your tray, Shamsudin? I can't sleep! I want songs, dances!
Vizier: As you command, O Most Serene!
(The vizier leaves, the girls enter the hall)
Girls perform the SHAWL DANCE
(Noise, screams are heard ... The guards bring the young man)
Haja Nasreddin: (screams indignantly) Oh Great Sultan east. This can't go on like this! The people are outraged by the dues that you charge them! People already have nothing to feed their children, and you keep getting richer and richer!
Sultan: Whatoo! How dare you, impudent boy, blame the Sultan himself! Guards, execute him!
(the guards clumsily try to catch the boy, Haja Nasreddin deftly dodges)
Haja Nasreddin: Stop! Have mercy on me, Great Sovereign, I can do you a good service.
Sultan: (indignantly) What can you do, boy!
Haja Nasreddin: Everyone knows what trouble happened to you. That you have lost the taste of halva. I know how to help this trouble!
(The Sultan calls the guards back with a gesture)
Sultan: (eagerly) Speak, don't hesitate! What do we have to do?
Haja Nasreddin: Here Look: everything that happens to us has its cause and effect. Do you think that you lost the taste of halva and that made you sad?
Sultan: (thoughtfully) Yes…
Haja Nasreddin: But in fact, everything is just vice versa: you lost the opportunity to laugh even earlier and because of this you no longer feel the taste of halva.
Sultan: And what follows from this?
Haja Nasreddin: but the fact that the medicine that will cure the Great Sultan is LAUGHTER! And the children will help you with this. Only they know a lot of cheerful, kind and funny games. Guys, can we help the Sultan return the taste of halva?
Children: Yes!
Haja Nasreddin chooses three couples "mother Daughter" and running a competition « ORIENTAL BEAUTY» . Girls, for a while, should dress up each of their mothers in an Arabic costume. (jewelry, coin belt, head scarf). The game is played several times.
Sultan: Well done! Well done! I want more fun games.
Haja Nasreddin: Everyone knows that Eastern girls are the most graceful, they can carry jugs of water on their heads and not spill a drop. And our beauties will have to carry a tray of fruit on their heads without the help of hands.
A RELAY GAME IS HELD: the girls are divided into two teams, in turn, each member of the team must carry a plastic plate with fake (light) fruit and pass it on to the next team member. Whose team will complete the task faster. (Multiple moms can be entered)
(The Sultan is a little more cheerful, actively "sick" for the participants of the relay, clapping)
At the end of the game, Haja Nasreddin invites the Sultan to compete with each other. The Sultan runs clumsily, drops his plate, causing the laughter of all those present.
Sultan: (holding the waist) Oh, and you tired me, I'll go lie down and rest. And you (referring to the girls) dance!
SOLO (dance to drums)
Sultan: (referring to the girl dancer) Eco, you're good at everything. Will you teach me, old man?
The Sultan clumsily repeats the movements of the girl, turning into an unrestrained dance. The Sultan dances, laughs, has fun from the heart.
Sultan: Thank you guys, you had fun, you had so much fun! Finally, the taste of my favorite halva will return to me! (runs to a bowl of halva, tries it and sighs in disappointment) I don't feel anything... (screams angrily) How dare you, impudent boy, lead the Sultan himself by the nose! Guard! Execute!
Haja Nasreddin: Wait! I think I know why the taste of halva did not return to you: One more thing needs to be done. Cancel all unfair taxes and taxes imposed by you.
Sultan: What kind of tribute? Guard! Bring me the book of laws!
(The Sultan leafs through the book of laws and is perplexed)
Sultan: tax for creaking gates?. for a barking dog? Guard! Vizier Shamsudin to me! Immediately!
(Guard turns on the vizier)
Sultan: How could you, Shamsudin, take advantage of the misfortune that happened to me and issue the most ridiculous laws on behalf of the Great Sultan for many years? Guard! Execute!
Vizier: Oh Lord! Oh, the light of my eyes! Oh Sun of Suns! I'm sorry! They were not to be executed! I realized everything...
Haja Nasreddin: Lord, let's forgive? Friends, what do you think? (children and parents are in favor of forgiving the vizier)
Sultan: Well, then listen to all my decree! All taxes and taxes imposed by vizier Shamsudin, without my knowledge, cancel! And forgive the vizier himself, but demote him to the gardeners! And let him grow in my garden as many roses as he collected taxes from the unfortunate inhabitants!
(Khadja Nasreddin brings a bowl of halvah to the Sultan. The Sultan, sighing doomedly, tries, and ... Oh, a miracle! The taste has returned)
The Sultan calls everyone to dance. A DANCE FLASHMOB is held for all those present at the party.
Sultan: Thank you, my family! You, with your kindness and pure hearts, returned the joy of life to me!
Haja Nasreddin: Be happy and smile more often!
Vizier: Be kind and honest!
(heroes say goodbye, leave to the music)
A party continues and a tea party is announced for all those present.
During the tea party, you can show several solo and group dance numbers and a number performed by an Arabic folk orchestra. musical instruments (sagats, darbuka, mazhar).
July 28, 2017
The East, amazing and charming, beckons with its mystery. So why not arrange a holiday in this magical style and find yourself in a fairy tale of 1000 and 1 nights?
To convey the bright color of the countries of the East and the customs of the locals, a lot of effort will have to be made. Decor, invitations, themed costumes, menus and entertainment require special attention - everything is the same as for any other theme party. But if you intend to arrange a bright holiday that will give a lot of positive impressions and pleasant memories for a long time, then nothing is impossible! Along with advice from zavodila.com preparation of the holiday will be easy, fast and enjoyable.
1. Invitations
You can notify guests about an upcoming event different ways. But all of them, one way or another, should be in contact with the theme of the party. This will have a positive effect on the guests and will certainly intrigue them. You can order invitations at the printing house. On the Internet, it is not difficult to find a suitable layout in an oriental style. Delightful Arabic ornaments and script inscriptions will do their job. But it is much more interesting to make invitations with your own hands. Below are several options describing the creation process.
Option 1. Paper invitation cards.
Take thick paper. If you have beautiful handwriting, then write the text by hand. Doctor's handwriting? Then print on the printer in a font that is as similar as possible to Arabic script. Decorate the invitation with an ornate ornament, then fold it into an envelope. In needlework stores, you can find wonderful bright envelopes with "knockout" that will emphasize the theme of the holiday. 
The content of the invitation is arbitrary, but be sure to indicate the time and place of the event. And if the party implies a dress code, then this is worth mentioning. The text might look like this:
« The most exotic and magical party of the year!
Oriental sweets, shish kebab, belly dance, fakirs and... rent a genie! Do not miss your chance to fulfill the most cherished desires and fantasies.
And, of course, hookah. After all, you must definitely blow it well, otherwise no magic will work.
Western clothing and ripped jeans are not allowed. Entrance only for residents of the East.
I look forward to seeing you, my radiant one, some August at 19.00 in the Taj Mahal No. 112 on the street. Eastern.
Your Aladdin"
Option 2. Oriental incense bag.
Take a small pouch with a string (they are sold in all gift shops and departments and are quite inexpensive), fill it with everything related to the party theme: small coins, gem-like stones, and an incense stick. Also put inside the invitation, written on a small card. Such a bag will become not only an original version of the invitation. It is a symbol of success and wealth that it brings to the home, and will also delight your guests with a delicious aroma for a long time. 
Option 3. Bracelets.
An equally original invitation to the celebration will be bracelets, which are an integral attribute of oriental culture. It can be a red thread with a bead, which will become a pass to the party. Hand the bracelet along with a postcard containing information about the date, address and clothing requirements.
2. Dress code
Women's images for a party in the style of the East
First of all, you need to take care of your image. As the host or mistress of the holiday, your image should be no worse than that of an Arab sheikh or an oriental princess.
It is important to choose a style that emphasizes all your advantages. Girls can boldly demonstrate the smooth curves of the body, covered with bright bodices with embroidered ornaments, rhinestones and beads. Bloomers made of translucent fabric look great, a belt on the hips, decorated with playfully jingling coins. A delightful scarf that covers the head and face will help to make the image more mysterious and mysterious, leaving only expressive eyes with colorful and bright make-up open. Instead of harem pants, you can wear a floor-length skirt. And modest women can use a sari, which will hide their figure from strangers. 
Making costumes for an oriental party is within your power and on your own. For example, for a bodice, take a top and decorate it with lots of sequins, sequins, and embroidery.
The belt is easy to make from a small piece of fabric, for example, tulle, sheathed with coins. In needlework stores, special coins with holes are sold, which are very convenient to sew on, and they are quite inexpensive. 
We make a veil on the face from the same fabric or the same color as the rest of the elements of the image. Silk will look good. Needlewomen will be able to sew bloomers on their own. On the Internet, you can find various patterns. To make a skirt, it is enough to sew two pieces of fabric with an elastic band (around the waist) and leave cuts up to the very hips.
Mandatory when creating an image is the use of a variety of jewelry and jewelry. Earrings, beads, bracelets on arms and legs, necklaces and other jewelry will only make the image more vivid and will not spoil it at all.
An important element is make-up in oriental style. Oriental beauties always draw long arrows for themselves, which visually enlarge their eyes, and make their eyes expressive and mysterious. The main makeup colors are gold, bronze, copper, turquoise, emerald, ruby and deep black. Eyes are the most important part of makeup. Try to make the look as "cat-like" as possible. In the end, everything must be shaded with a small brush. Special attention should be given to the eyebrows. They should be pronounced, and the bend more characteristic than usual. But lips should not be made bright. It is best to use nude shades or a delicate pink color. 
Men's costumes for an oriental party
For the strong half of the invitees, there are also many image ideas. A man can be reincarnated as Aladdin, a Bedouin wanderer or a genie. A mandatory attribute is a turban fastened with a magnificent brooch with a large stone.
Of course, you will have to spend a little time until you get the hang of laying a fabric or a bath towel in a turban, but the result will exceed all expectations. The stern look and image of the Sultan will conquer any girl. A dressing gown with elements of oriental ornament can be thrown over the shoulders, and trousers can be replaced with ordinary casual pants. 
Both ladies and men should not worry about choosing shoes. Bare feet, sandals or light fabric slippers are allowed.
The organizer of the holiday needs to take care of a fallback and prepare something like a turban for men and a scarf for girls, which will be a salvation for those guests who are too lazy to take care of the thematic image.
3. Room decoration
The tone of the event is set by the decoration of the room. You should not try to repeat the luxurious decoration of the Sultan's palaces. But to make the interior as similar as possible to the chambers of the Arab ruler is quite realistic. When decorating a room in an oriental style, the main rule is the abundance of fabrics and decor items. 
In Asian countries, it is customary to place guests directly on the floor with soft pillows. They are usually decorated with flowing lines or patterns.
Those gathered at the table on small legs are treated. If the guests are more conservative, invite them to sit on a sofa or chairs, which should first be draped with a cloth. 
There must be a carpet on the floor. Preferably, embroidered with many patterns or with floral ornaments. If there are several carpets, this will only add a certain oriental flavor. To enhance the resemblance to the Sultan's palace, build a kind of fabric canopy over the main table. To do this, take a very light fabric (2 or 4 pieces) and fasten it to the chandelier. And the ends, directing to different corners of the room, fasten to the cornices and furniture. Walls can be draped with the same fabric. Scatter lots of pillows - large and small - all over the room, on sofas, chairs, floors in a "creative mess".
A hookah will be a great addition to the decor. It will emphasize the theme of the evening, and will also be good entertainment. Tall floor vases, figurines of dancers and animals are suitable as decorative elements. Paintings depicting military battles, magical palaces and colorful oriental bazaars will also fit perfectly into the overall look.
An important role is played by light, which should not be bright. Subdued lighting is created using floor lamps and wall lamps. Arrange candles throughout the room. But it would be safer to use small lamps stylized as real candles.
Burn the incense, but don't emphasize it. The barely perceptible smell of vanilla or toffee will relax guests and take them to the far East.
4. Menu and drinks
In Eastern countries, it is customary to treat guests with a variety of traditional dishes. Be sure to have meat dishes: pilaf, manti, beshbarmak, shurpa or shish kebab.
In the usual sense for us, there are no salads in oriental cuisine. They are replaced by fresh vegetables. Chopped tomatoes, peppers and greens are a great addition to the main treats.
Oriental sweets play a special role. The well-known baklava, Turkish delight and sherbet will delight guests not only with their taste, but also with their attractive appearance.
Cooking oriental sweets is not at all difficult. It is enough to spend a little time and approach the work with enthusiasm. And strict adherence to recipes will allow you to get delicious little ones that differ little from those sold in Turkish bazaars.
Lemon Turkish Delight Recipe
Ingredients:
sugar - 900 g
water - 0.5 l.
starch - 170 g
zest of 1 lemon
powdered sugar - 150-200 g.
Cooking:
Starch mixed with 250 ml of cold water. Put another 250 ml of water on the fire and bring to a boil, then add sugar and cook the syrup until it is completely dissolved. Next, you need to pour in the starch solution and reduce the heat. When the mass begins to thicken, add lemon zest and cook until the Turkish Delight begins to become very thick and “move away” from the walls of the dish. After that, put the mixture into a mold (or into small molds) and smooth with a wet silicone spatula or spoon. Allow to cool at room temperature for 5-7 hours and cut into small squares, which are rolled in powdered sugar. Turkish delight should never be placed in the refrigerator, otherwise it can get wet from moisture and turn into jelly.
Chak-chak recipe 
Another traditional sweet for Arab countries, very easy to prepare and very tasty.
Ingredients:
flour - 0.5 kg
butter - 160 g
sugar - 160 g
chicken eggs - 5 pcs.
honey - 250 g
vegetable oil (for frying) - 350-450 g
Cooking:
Beat 5 eggs with 30 grams of sugar. Melt the butter in the microwave and let it cool down a bit. Add warm butter to the egg mixture, then stir. Pour the pre-sifted flour into the egg-butter mixture and knead the dough. It should be dense and soft at the same time. Cover the dough with cling film or cotton cloth and leave to “rest” for 20 minutes.
Then, in a cauldron, frying pan or any pan with a thick bottom, heat the vegetable oil. In small portions, place dough sticks in it and fry for 2-3 minutes until the moment when the dough becomes golden, then take it out for paper towel to get rid of the remaining fat. When all the dough is ready, you need to prepare the honey filling. To do this, 120 g of sugar must be melted together with 500 grams of honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes. The sugar should “disperse”, and the caramel itself should thicken a little. Fold the chak-chak sticks into a mold or a deep bowl and pour over honey, mixing thoroughly and gently. Then form a hill and leave to harden. Chak-chak is ready.
Drinks for an oriental party
The presence of strong alcohol is excluded. Traditionally in the countries of the East, guests are treated to strong tea with sweets or coffee. But if you don’t want to completely give up alcohol, you can serve wine or low-alcohol cocktails in jugs by inventing them original titles like "Arab Mojito" or "Aladdin on the Beach".
It is best to prepare cocktails based on red or white wine with the addition of fruit juices.
Cocktail "Sheikh"
Ingredients:
80 ml red wine
30 ml raspberry syrup
20 ml lemon juice
5 ml orange liqueur
3 ice cubes
Cooking:
Mix all the components of the drink thoroughly in a shaker and pour into a glass. Garnish with a strawberry or a slice of lemon (orange).
Cocktail "Oriental Chocolate"
Ingredients:
milk chocolate - 30 g
red wine - 40 ml
cream - 80 ml
coffee liqueur - 200 ml
ice
Cooking:
Melt the chocolate in the microwave (in several steps, 5 seconds at full power, stirring each time), then mix with cream, wine and liquor. Pour crushed ice into a glass, pour over the chocolate mixture and serve immediately.
5. Scenario
Characters: Scheherazade (the mistress of the house), King Shahriyar (the owner of the house), guests.
King (greets guests) : Oriental princes and princesses, strong Janissary warriors, Bedouin sages and sheikhs came to us. We are glad to welcome everyone in our palace! A sea of entertainment awaits you. This is my wife, Scheherazade. Today she will tell us many fairy tales, which may not be fairy tales at all. Well, welcome!
Scheherazade : Hello, dear guests. We are glad that you have honored us with your presence. In gratitude, we promise to treat you with delicious treats and indulge in entertainment. Come in and sit down at the table. Do not forget that today we follow everything Eastern traditions. Position yourself directly on the floor. And for your convenience, the servants have taken care of soft pillows embroidered with gold thread that you can use.
The guests sit down and eat.
Tsar : Dear guests, enjoy the dishes. And my beloved wife will please us with her fairy tale.
Scheherazade : For a thousand nights I have not closed my eyes, telling you tales, king, and weaving carpets of patterned speeches. But today I crave entertainment. My husband, Shahriyar, the light of my eyes, what are you ready for for me?
Tsar : For everything, my dear Scheherazade. I'll even get you a star from the sky!
Scheherazade : Don't rush, lord. You will still succeed. You know how much I love dancing. So, choose four assistants for yourself, and dance a belly dance for us.
Belly dance game. The king chooses four male guests, they are put on a belt with coins over their clothes and they dance to oriental music.
Tsar : Oh, and I'm tired, my little wife. Look at all these princesses who are visiting us today - all beauties. And it's time for us to choose a spouse for the heir. Let's have a beauty contest.
Scheherazade : Our dear beauties, choose a man as your assistant. Now we will have very interesting competition, which is to put as many decorations on the princesses as possible. And this task falls on the shoulders of men.
Fashion show contest. Five pairs of participants are selected, in front of which a tray with a lot of jewelry is placed: beads, brooches, bracelets. In 30 seconds, a man must put on his partner as much jewelry as possible. Whoever wears the most jewelry will win.
Tsar : You all did great, well done.
Scheherazade : Our men still have a sweet tooth. Yes, don't be shy. Raise your hands those who cannot live without sweets. We all know that the eastern countries are a great cuisine, in which sweets occupy a special place. Today you will enjoy one of them - Turkish Delight. Whoever eats it the most in one minute is the champion. But you can’t just touch the food with your hands.
Contest "Eating Turkish delight for speed." Five participants (or more) are selected. A plate of Turkish Delight is placed in front of each. The most glutton becomes the winner. The catch of the competition is that neither the plate nor the sweetness itself can be touched with your hands. Violators are immediately eliminated.
Scheherazade : Real sweet tooth! Have some tea soon. I wish that everything in your life is always as sweet as it is now in your mouth.
Tsar : And let's call the genie. And he will fulfill all our desires. Now, I have a real lamp (pulls out from under the table). I propose to pass it in a circle and make wishes. And the genie will definitely fulfill them.
Game "Desire"."Lamp" is passed in a circle. Each of the guests rubs it and makes a wish to another guest. Desires can be different, but not too complicated, like belly dancing.
Scheherazade : Now I propose to arrange a test for couples in love. Can you, valiant warriors, recognize your beloved by just a glance?
Competition "Show your face" Girls cover their face and head with a scarf so that only their eyes are visible. And sit in a line on the floor or chairs. Men need to get to know their partners.
Scheherazade : You all did an excellent job with this competition. Girls can be sure of the love of their chosen ones. Would you like, our dear guests, to help me compose a new fairy tale - one thousand two?
A game " New fairy tale Scheherazade". Those gathered take turns speaking one phrase at a time, continuing the narration of the previous player. The result should be an interesting and funny fairy tale.
Tsar : Dear guests, offering to arrange an exam in the most ancient science - astrology. My questions are devoted to 12 signs of the Zodiac. The game is best played at the height of the party, when the guests are pretty drunk.
- This zodiac sign is better not to pull the mane. (A lion)
- And this friend is still a mountain whistler? (Cancer)
- And who looks like himself, like a reflection in a mirror? (Twins)
- Chief Spender H 2 O? (Aquarius)
- They say about him "small cattle"? (Capricorn)
- Always hits the bull's-eye? (Sagittarius)
- And why wasn't he just called "Baran"? (Aries)
- An offensive sign for men. (Virgo)
- Is he stubborn like no other? (Calf)
- Only a slender girl will stand on this sign in the presence of a man. (Scales)
- Poisonous and dangerous! (Scorpion)
- And this sign went to spawn (Pisces)
Tsar : Well, you know astrology.
Scheherazade : Honey, let me suggest a game for our sheikhs. Here they will again have to feel all the difficulties that Eastern women face.
Hula Hoop Contest
All players are given a hula hoop and a fan. Whoever can spin the hoop the longest and at the same time gracefully fan himself with a fan is the champion. The winner receives a prize - a photo with a harem. That is, with all the ladies present at the party.
The holiday continues with dancing and fun. It is desirable to choose thematic music: Arash, Tarkan, Abraham Russo.
You can complete the evening by launching sky lanterns. Unless, of course, they have not been banned in your city yet.
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