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Sufi Music Circle: Sufi, Alevi & Folk Music. Classes and lessons to learn: Middle Eastern musical instruments, specially Persian and Turkish (Ney, Daf, Tanbour, Oud, Baglama, Saz, Zarb, Doumbek etc.). Singing and sacred dances (Sema and Semah, Whirling etc.). Group classes for singing and drumming. Language classes for Persian and Turkish. Rumi and other sufi poetry. Sufi and Alevi music . In addition to our classes, we will have concerts, lectures, movies, poetry reading, dinner out et …
This group posts events hosted by Alwan for the Arts. Further information are @ www.alwanforthearts.org. Anyone interested in knowing more about Alwan for the Arts should sign up to this group. Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events, thereby enriching the cross- cultural and artistic encounter. Alwan is committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue, and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of t …
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… Our membership is as diverse as NYC - we have multi-cultured members from a wide range of social, economic, religious, and political backgrounds. We welcome anyone into our community who is respectful and courteous, and wants to learn. We are a non-religious, apolitical club, the focus of which is creating connections and common bonds between people.
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Do you want to make new friends in NY that have similiar interests as you such as smoking hookah, dining out in cool Middle eastern restaurant or watching Belly dancing shows. If so this group is for you! This meet up group is for WOMEN ONLY in New York and New Jersey who want to make new friends. This group will always have a minimum of two events a month. And suggestions are also welcomed.
New Jersey, North Jersey, Bellydance! Our New Jersey belly dance group is fun! If you love bellydance in New Jersey or want to learn how to belly dance in New Jersey then join us! We share: Bellydance, Belly-dance, Dance, Middle Eastern Music, Women's Social, Fitness, Belly Dance, Belly dance performance, Bellydance Workshops, Belly Dancers, Cabaret Bellydance, Bellydance Classes, Hafla - bellydance party, Bellydance Workouts, (MED) dance classes, Tribal, Turkish, Egyptian Cabaret, Fusion, Go …
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This group is for men & women who would like to network, exchange ideas and reconnect with their Mediterranean heritage. We will hold fun events that cater to expressed needs. These will include movie nights, music performances, book signings, comedy nights, and poetry evenings. Our events will aim at bringing people together from varied Mediterranean cultures while encouraging collaborative efforts in the arts, business and leisure. We will hold our events throughout the New York metro-area …
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These days it's hard to be Arab. On the other hand, to be single can be a lot of fun. But being Arab and single is BONKERS! We started this group for Arab Singles in the New York area who are looking to meet and date other Arabs. We will host a Hookah Mixer every month, so we can actually meet each other. (Thanks to those who came out last month) We will be organizing social events for singles who are looking to meet friends or that special someone. Suggestions are welcomed. I'd also lik …
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As we have a tremendous demand for Persian language (Farsi), Music and Poetry. Our main focus will be Persian Language (Farsi), Persian Music and Persian Poetry. We have private and group classes as well as workshops for Persian language, music and poetry (Rumi, Hafez etc.). Please visit our website: www.tanbour.org These gatherings will help Persian-Americans reconnect to their roots and will also serve as a wonderful point of introduction for those who are interested in the Persian culture. …
Shimmy Chasers are the ultimate Belly Dance addicts!!! Partying and Traveling the world in search of Belly Dance Music and the Inetrnational Party Scene! Festivals, workshops, performances, clubs, lounges, and cultural emersion. NYC to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece... and Places that appreciate our beloved Art: Argentina, Brazil, Japan, US, etc.
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… Esther pulls from a strong dance background in Traditional Malaysia, Javanese , Modern Dance,Tribal Belly Dance, Salsa,Middle Eastern, Jazz,fire dance , and Hip Hop to create a colorful Asian fusion repertoire. She has performed and taught in dance festivals, prestigious theaters, TV shows, concerts,''Siti Nurhaliza"dancer and travels around the world. Her talents have taken her from London,Australia,Singapore,Korea,In
donesia,Hong Kong,China,Philippines,Bali,Vietnam
,Macau.
She has been worki …
To the ancient Egyptians, dance was an essential part of their culture. People from every social class were exposed to music and dancing. I invite you to take a journey from the pyramids of Giza, to the markets in Khan el-Khalili, the roads of Cairo to the resorts in Sharm el-Sheik and discover an ancient art that will bring you to new dimensions and empower you in ways you never imagined. Here you will have access to classes, shows, parties, get togethers, and lots more. I look forward to …
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Are you a woman that is into going to Arabic night clubs but would love to go with a fun group of girls without men? Want to meet and make new friends in the process who love what you love. Then this is the group for you. Why don't you join us! I love going into different Arabic night clubs in Astoria or NYC. From dandana to El Diwan. Love the shisha, the belly dancing, the fun enviroment and the debkah? Join us and make new friends in the process!! This group is for women of different backgr …
New York City is the ethnic food and culinary as well as the culture CAPITAL CITY of the world. As the greatest "Melting Pot " in the world, we are blessed with the rich traditions of diverse and authentic ethnic foods and cultures. The food and culture that are celebrated by millions of new and old immigrants who are bonded by the nations, culture, religion, language origins from all over the world yet we can share the world foods and culture be it Asian, African, American, European, Latina, Mi …
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Welcome to The NYC multicultural event!! Hello everyone, This awesome group will be mixed of many cultures..when you come to NYC & you feel that you miss your culture or wana share it with people interested or from same background/culture.. This is the place to be. So come & meet folks, co-partiots: Americans, Europeans, Middle Eastern, Arabs, Asians & many other beautiful culturesin the world here in NYC metropolitan.. Share the music, food, culture, night out, with some cool people in some …
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Drum Circles & Hand Drumming, Acoustic Instruments, Vocals and Poetry reading for all levels, the aim being to provide an introduction to the percussion techniques and rhythmical systems of Central Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music. These are informal and friendly sessions (Drum Circles) and we hope that in addition to learning about percussion, attendees will gain a more general insight into the music and culture that interests us. We are also experimenting with poetry reading and s …
Let international folk dancing strengthen your body, free your mind, and elevate your spirit! Tensions will vanish as you learn dances from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Croatia, Norway, and more. Dr. László Férfi of the Institute of Hungarian Medicine says: “Folk dance promotes Fun Cell Growth. The high Fun Quotient (FQ) releases folk dance endorphins which increase longevity and lower cholesterol!.” Join our folk dance group! Start your fun high portion of y …
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