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Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
December 26, 2014 @ 10:00 - 11:30
The Mevlevi Order is an ascetic Sufi order founded in 1273 in Konya, from which it gradually spread throughout the Ottoman Empire. Today, the Mevlevi Order can be found all over the world. This workshop will include a short video presentation, an introduction to a Sufi musician and a whirling dervish, interviews with them, live demonstrations on the whirling dervish ritual, and then your own whirling trials. Participants will receive complimentary Quick Guide Pamphlets on this topic. Dates for this workshop in December: Dec 21, 18:30-20:00 Dec 26, 10:00-11:30 Price: €30.00 EUROS