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December 2014
Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
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…
Find out more »Whirling Dervishes – Mevlevi Sema Ritual
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…
Find out more »January 2015
Workshop: Sufi Music Instrument “Ney”, end-blown flute
In one hour and fortyfive minutes, participants will be introduced to this traditional instrument, and will be offered the opportunity to try blowing the "ney". You can also ask questions of the artist.
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