“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
Date to be announced – IRAN (Tehran and Kermanshah only)
With Yarsan Sufi Order and Masters: Farima Berenji, Seyed Salman Hosseni, Mehrdad Maleki, and Seyed Vessal Hosseni.
Discover the roots of mysticism! This unique travel experience and opportunity focuses on the history, mysticism, art, music, and dance traditions of the Yarsan Sufi Order.
Retreat/Tour includes: In-depth studies of the origin/roots of mysticism and Sufism, ancient Iranic rituals, zikr, poetry, sema and semah, (Shams Sema, Rast Sema, Yarsan Sema), and Yarsan culture and music (Daf, Tanbour). Includes a visit to the tomb of Seyed Khalil, Baba Yadeghar, Temple of Mitra (Sun Goddess), Temple of Anahita (The Virgin Goddess of Creation), Sacred Mountains of the Saints, Yarsan village, and more.
We will be staying at the Sufi Houses, Dervish Homes, and Small villages. Tour will not include luxury Hotel accommodation. This is a Sufi/Dervish Caravan.
Registration required. Contact me for more info and registration.
All U.S. and Canadian citizens must apply for visa at least 1.5 months before the start of the tour. All other nationalities, please contact your local embassy to see if a visa is required. For visa requirements please visit evisa.mfa.ir to apply.
Includes $11.90 transaction fee
New dates to be announced
$400 – Early-bird price prior April 15, 2020
$500 – After April 15, 2020