The different cultures in the different corners of Egypt convey the different views of life and the many attitudes of the Egyptians. The right way to look at these many tribes is not through their decisions or their daily routines, but through their backgrounds. They might be different politically, but culturally it would almost be as if they were one unit, just with different names. Although they are all descendants of ancestors originating from the Arabian Peninsula, Sei'dis, the line is drawn whether they belong to higher noble standards, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad or not. For example, the Fellaheen, a smaller group of people, are not considered to be of Arab origin as their ancestors are said to have converted to Islam after Muslim-led wars. Furthermore, there are remnants from Libya and Sudan who have found a better life in Upper Egypt. This explains the tribal style in which the Se'dis live today. The tribal lifestyle resembles that of feudalism as power reverts to one man and he is considered the wisest and most powerful man in the community. So, their priorities start with control, virility and boldness. Upper Egypt stands out not only for its unusual lifestyle, but also for the morals of its inhabitants and the strong sense of patriarchy that manifests itself in their behavior, from the use of weapons to their views on relationships. An example of how power is transmitted in Upper Egypt is the use of gunshots during celebrations. What many would see as an act of vulgarity and ignorance creates a feeling of fun and celebration among the Egyptians of Upper Egypt. Strangely, Upper Egyptian wedding rituals consist of men and women separated into two different partitions where each can celebrate according to their own preferences. There would be thousands… half the paper… ypt” TheEgyptianGazetteOnline. The Egyptian Gazette, 14 April 2011. Web. 13 December 2011. • Hopkins, Nicholas S., Reem Saad. Upper Egypt: identity and change. 2004. Web• Beck, Sanderson. “Egypt, Sudan and Libya 1700-1950” San.bec. Sanderson Beck. 2010. Network. 13 December 2011• “The Hawwara, Ashraf and Ja'afrah Bedouins in Upper Egypt”. Your Egypt. PhpBBGroup, August 6, 2004. Web. December 13, 2011• Morgan, Patty Jones. “Weddings in Egypt”. Saudiaramcoworld.com Aramco Services Company, October 1995. Web. December 13, 2011• Doma, Abdelrahman. Interview. February 1, 2012• Article “The Danish Institute for Egyptian Dialogue”. "Tribes and elections in Upper Egypt". Hiwar Magazine. January 2012.• Observatory on Islamization. Islamization watch.blogspot.com. Network. April 17. 2010• Briggs, John, Joanne Sharp, Nabila Hamed, Hoda Yacoub. The geographical newspaper. London: Blackwell Publishing, 2003. Print