Belly dance originated in Egypt and has been practiced for centuries.

The World Belly Dance Championship is held annually in Cairo, Egypt, and attracts dancers from all over the world.

The Belly Dancer of the Universe competition is held annually in Cairo, Egypt.

The San Francisco Belly Dance Festival is held annually in San Francisco, California, and attracts dancers and enthusiasts from all over the world.

The Festival of Oriental Dance is held annually in Luxor, Egypt, and features performances and workshops focused on folkloric and traditional belly dance.

The Ahlan Wa Sahlan Belly Dance Competition is held annually in Cairo, Egypt, in conjunction with the Cairo International Film Festival.

Belly Dance Evolution is a competition and festival held annually in Los Angeles, California, and features performances and workshops focused on contemporary and fusion belly dance styles.

The Dubai Belly Dance Festival is held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in conjunction with the Dubai International Dance Festival.

Tribal Fest is a festival and competition held annually in Sebastopol, California, and features performances and workshops focused on tribal and folkloric belly dance.

The Beirut Belly Dance Festival is held annually in Beirut, Lebanon, in conjunction with the Beirut International Dance Festival.

The World Belly Dance Championship features solo and group performances from dancers around the world.

The Istanbul Belly Dance Festival is held annually in Istanbul, Turkey, in conjunction with the Istanbul International Dance Festival.

The Ahlan Wa Sahlan Belly Dance Competition features workshops and educational sessions in addition to performances.

The Luxor Belly Dance Festival is held annually in Luxor, Egypt, in conjunction with the Luxor International Dance Festival.

The Cairo International Belly Dance Festival features performances and workshops focused on traditional Egyptian belly dance.