#contest alert #1 picture 1 story by @bismalaraib
Assalamoalikum everyone!
I hope you all are doing great and enjoying you lifes...so,in this post i am taking part in the wonderful contest brought by a honourable admin @suboohi... In this contest i will talk about the picture which is about traditional dance perfomed by sufi's on sports week of our college. So let's get started
The photograph captures a poignant moment before a Whirling Dervish performance, that happens in sports complex during our sports week in hbs medical and dental college .This picture showcasing a group of performers in traditional Sufi attire poised on a geometrically patterned floor. The dancers, dressed in flowing white robes and red belts, with tall red hats, exude an air of serenity and anticipation. The audience, comprising boys and girls of various ages, and college staff sits in quiet expectation, their gazes fixed on the performers with a mix of curiosity and reverence.
The Whirling Dervish dance, also known as Sema, is a deeply spiritual practice rooted in the teachings of the 13th-century and is founded by followers of the renowned persian poet Rumi also known as mevlana.This dance is a significant cultural and spirtual tradition among the sufi group.symbolizing their quest for divine unity and spirtual connection with God as the dervishes spin to empty themselves of ego and worldly distractions.
The photograph conveys a sense of community and shared identity, as the audience and performers come together to experience and showcase this rich cultural heritage. The presence of young girls and elderly women in the audience highlights the intergenerational significance of this tradition.The gazes of the audience were fixed on the performers a blend of curiosity and reverence reflecting in their postures.
The stillness of the photograph belies the dynamic energy of the performance, inviting me to imagine the soft music, rustling robes, and murmurs of the audience as the dance begins. This moment captures the essence of art as a means of transcending the mundane and connecting with something greater.
The picture reminds us of the universal human need to experience beauty, meaning, and connection. In a world often divided, such moments of shared cultural experience offer hope and underscore our capacity for wonder, understanding, and unity.
The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of cultural heritage and the human spirit, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and significance of this ancient tradition.
So, this is all about todays contest..i hope you all will like it.. and at the end i will like to invite to invite some of my friends @hiralytical @farannabeel @aliarubab to take part in this wonderful contest