A rider in traditional white Upper Egyptian dress gallops on a dark horse while raising a long lance during Al-Mermah (المِرماح), a heritage equestrian performance rooted in the villages of Upper Egypt. Al-Mermah is practiced as part of Moulid (مولد) celebrations — traditional religious and social festivals — in Qena and surrounding Saidi communities. The performance demonstrates horsemanship skills passed down through generations and reflects the deep cultural identity of Upper Egyptian society.