Whirling Dervishes of Rumi to perform in San Antonio Sept. 20
(Sept. 16, 2003)--The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi will perform at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at Laurie Auditorium on the Trinity University campus.
The event is sponsored by the Raindrop Foundation, the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, Trinity University Department of International Studies, San Antonio Museum of Art and the UTSA Student Association for Islamic Dialogue.
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RSS FeedsPictured is a whirling dervishes performance.
The whirling dervishes from Turkey will perform their traditional Mevlevi Order Sufi ritual in five cities in Texas including San Antonio. Last year's program was a success in Houston, Austin, Dallas and New Orleans.
The Order of the Whirling Dervishes was founded in the 13th century, in what is modern-day Turkey, by the world-renowned philosopher and mystical poet Mevlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi, popularly known as "Rumi."
The popular appeal of Rumi and his poetry expressing his philosophy of love of all creation, tolerance and peace through worship has not diminished over the centuries.
Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets. Contact Ticketmaster at 210-224-9600.
The Raindrop Foundation has a limited number of tickets available without the convenience fee. For more information, contact Sabri Agachan at 210-264-8108.