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NEWS 8 ,April 20,2007,AUSTIN,TEXAS. |
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Whirling Dervishes of RUMI Coming to AustinVENUE: Riverbend Center

ORGANIZATION: Raindrop Turkevi

TIMES: Mon, April 23 at 7 pm
DESCRIPTION: If you're looking to put
a spiritual spin on your evening and enjoy cultural music, you might
want to check out the Turkish troupe "The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi"
when they dance into Austin. Troupe members are adorned in long,
traditional Turkish robes and spin about the stage as they interpret
the teachings of the 13th Century Turkish mystic and poet Rumi. The
Whirling Dervishes have drawn acclaim for their unique forms of dance
and accompanying reed flutes, drums and chants.
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