Erin | July 31, 2009
July 13, 2009, Ankara, Turkey Part 2 of a two-part series. (Read Part 1)
Now that we have some understanding the symbolism of the Semâ, we can discuss whether or not we’re objectifying the ritual for crass commercialism.
The Semâ dates from the 13th century and is an inspiration of Mevlânâ Celâleddin-i Rumî, a Muslim philosopher, poet, Islamic [...]
Erin | July 29, 2009
July 13, 2009, Ankara, Turkey Part 1 of a two-part series.
I’ve wanted to see the Whirling Dervishes for more than a decade, after a missed opportunity during my last visit to Turkey more than 10 years ago. Although I admit that I wasn’t thinking of the Dervishes as a form of religious expression, but [...]
Erin | July 26, 2009
July 26, 2009 - Ankara, Turkey
Raki is the Turkish national drink. Made from fermented grapes and flavored with anise, raki is traditional served with a white cheese as an appetizer. It is known as Lion’s Milk because it is “mere milk to strong Turkish men.” Um, OK. If you say so.
Like all great drinks (shaken, not [...]
