A wonderful celebration of the 800 year anniversary of Rumi came to town, put together by the mahalai I work at and UNESCO. I’ve always wanted to see the beautiful dancing of this mystical tradition, so it was exciting to have this opportunity. There is a significant Turkish community around town, and for some reason many students come here. The hall was jam packed, and everyone quite excited. Unwittingly, but in good Thai fashion, there was a hodgepodge of different traditions to observe:-First, we listened to some soothing Instrumental Christian Music.
-Second, a Muslim Sufi Whirling Dervishes performance.
-Finally, we stood up for a song that commemorates a Buddhist King.
Luckily, I don’t think that many people noticed that the instrumental music was Christian, or else they didn’t care so much. In any case, all of us got a little feel for three different traditions in a friendly and tolerant celebratory setting.
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