Turkish performers whirl into town
More than 100 spectators turned out to see the Order of the Whirling Dervishes perform at the University of Northampton.
The spiritual dancers form a branch of Sufism, a moderate version of Islam, and appeared in Northampton as part of a cultural tour to promote the Turkish community.
The packed audience also enjoyed philosophical readings and Turkish music.
Selcuk Bassoy, a spokesperson for the event organiser, Spring Education Society, said: "The feedback was brilliant and many people saw the Whirling Dervishes for the first time.
One of the guests said he could listen to the storyteller all night and another guest said they never knew a Turkish community existed in Northampton.
"The aim was the message that there are common points between us all and everyone got that message as well."
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