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The Whirling Dervishes of Turkey

7:30 pm - Monday, May 15, 2006

The Centrepointe Theatre

One of the wonders of Turkey will perform one of the most exquisite ceremonies of spirituality, a mesmerizing seven-century old ritual, incredible performance featuring beautiful costumes, hypnotic live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Dervishes whirling on the stage.

The Mevlevi order has been established on the teachings of Mevlana Jalaladdeen Rumi, Rumi for short, in late 13th century. As a poet, Rumi has enjoyed enormous popularity in North America recently.The ritual unites the three fundamental components of human nature: the mind (as knowledge and thought), the heart (through the _expression of feelings, poetry and music), and the body (by activating life, by turning). These three elements are thoroughly joined both in theory and in practice and as perhaps in no other ritual or system of thought. Join us for this mystical experience.

For more information visit our website www.whirlingdervishes.ca

7:30 pm - Monday, May 15, 2006

The Centrepointe Theatre

101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa

Ticket Prices: $30, $40, $50

Charge by Phone 1-866-752-5231 or

Online www.centrepointetheatre.com

From: Mina Tekeli