Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Canada celebrates UNESCO "Year of Rumi"

Canada News Wire - Canada
Monday, March 12, 2007

The Canadian Turkish Cultural Association with the Jerrahi Sufi Order of Canada proudly present "Whirling into Peace", celebrating the life, contributions, and prayer for Global Peace of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi.

Born in 1207, Rumi is now recognized worldwide as one of the greatest mystical poets of all time.

For the first time in Canada, Rumi's inspiring works will come alive on stage through the recitation of his poetry by acclaimed Turkish musician Ahmet Ozhan, accompanied by reed flutes ("neys"), lutes ("uds"), percussion ("bendirs") and chorus of Ozhan's 10-piece orchestra from Turkey.

Rumi will be further honoured through the ancient practice of whirling, performed by visiting dervishes of the Mevlevi Sufi Order founded by Rumi inthe 13th century.

Event Details:
All proceeds will go towards building the first Canadian Sufi Cultural Centre to help further interfaith dialogue, expand community outreach, and offer a public resource centre

Ottawa: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Arts Centre
Toronto: Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Centre for the Arts

For more information, visit www.ahmetozhan.ca and www.jerrahi.ca

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Canada celebrates UNESCO "Year of Rumi"
Canada News Wire - Canada
Monday, March 12, 2007

The Canadian Turkish Cultural Association with the Jerrahi Sufi Order of Canada proudly present "Whirling into Peace", celebrating the life, contributions, and prayer for Global Peace of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi.

Born in 1207, Rumi is now recognized worldwide as one of the greatest mystical poets of all time.

For the first time in Canada, Rumi's inspiring works will come alive on stage through the recitation of his poetry by acclaimed Turkish musician Ahmet Ozhan, accompanied by reed flutes ("neys"), lutes ("uds"), percussion ("bendirs") and chorus of Ozhan's 10-piece orchestra from Turkey.

Rumi will be further honoured through the ancient practice of whirling, performed by visiting dervishes of the Mevlevi Sufi Order founded by Rumi inthe 13th century.

Event Details:
All proceeds will go towards building the first Canadian Sufi Cultural Centre to help further interfaith dialogue, expand community outreach, and offer a public resource centre

Ottawa: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Arts Centre
Toronto: Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Centre for the Arts

For more information, visit www.ahmetozhan.ca and www.jerrahi.ca

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