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This film shows in stunning HD the annual Turkish festival of the most spectacular dances by The Whirling Dervishes. They are famous all over the world for their magnificent dance, red turbans and flowing white skirts. This is not only a dance. It is based on a philosophy founded in the 12th century. Every movement and musical instrument has a meaning. Konya is the main location of the Mevlevi Order, better known around the world as the “whirling dervishes”. It is a holy city because it was the place of residence of the famous poet Celaleddin Rumi (also called Mevlana) who founded the order. He is regarded as one of Islam’s greatest mystics who based his philosophy on world unity and love. This culture believes that dance and music represent the positive and releases one from the pain of daily life. That may explain why the Dervish’s whirling is done in a trance, as a way of releasing the individual’s ego and an expression of love for god. 10:02:30:21 – 10:05:50:02 Istanbul: Overview, Religion, Economy
10:05:50:02 – 10:06:54:17 Geography and Architecture (overview)
10:06:56:24 – 10:07:25:03 Haghia Sofia
10:07:25:03 – 10:08:09:16 The Blue Mosque
10:08:09:16 – 10:09:07:17 Topkapi Palace
10:09:07:17 – 10:12:28:16 The Grand Bazaar
10:12:28:16 – 10:13:21:10 Turkish Coffee-Making
10:16:22:20 – 10:18:31:04 The Spice Bazaar
10:18:31:04 – 10:22:02:06 Ciya
10:22:02:06 – 10:22:49:20 Konya (History)
10:22:49:20 – 10:23:01:01 The Alladin Mosque
10:23:57:02 – 10:26:52:02 The Tomb of Rumi
10:26:52:02 – 10:28:54:07 Becoming a Dervish
10:26:52:02 – 10:30:35:02 Sikke Workshop
10:30:35:02 – 10:31:34:11 Konya Teahouse
10:31:34:11 – 10:32:51:01 Cappadocia
10:32:51:01 – 10:33:41:18 The Valley of Imagination
10:33:41:18 – 10:34:37:08 Fairy Chimneys
10:34:37:08 – 10:37:09:01 Underground Cities
10:37:09:01 – 10:38:38:07 Goreme Valley
10:38:38:07 – 10:39:49:14 Avanos Clay
10:39:49:14 – 10:44:16:24 The Cave Hotel
10:44:16:24 – 10:45:03:12 Konya’s Festival (introduction)
10:45:03:12 – 10:46:44:04 Music for the festival
10:46:44:04 – 10:48:00:10 December 17th- The Closing Ceremony
John McLean
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