Whirling Dervishes Of Rumi February 12, 2009

Whirling dervishes from Konya, Turkey will perform their traditional Mevlevi Order Sufi ritual. The program, filled with music and dance, is designed to induce a meditative state on the love of God. The music, containing core elements of Sufi music, serves mainly as accompaniment for poems of Rumi and other Sufi poets. The captivating dance of the whirling dervishes, which displays infinite spinning in perfect harmony, is part of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture.

Tickets are available at www.knoxvilletickets.com and several walk-up outlets such as UT Central Ticket Office at 1502 West Cumberland Ave. UT Student Center near bookstore. Please contact a Tickets Unlimited phone representative at (865) 656-4444 for assistance.

Official Website: http://knoxvilleturkish.org/dervish.htm