After a summer filled with captivating cultural performances and open-air cinema in the heart of Nicosia, the Faneromeni24 Arts Festival will culminate this Thursday with a unique musical and dance performance titled The Pulse of Life.
This bi-communal performance is the result of a collaboration between the Tribal Fusion Duet Moires, frame drummer Ianthi Sparsis, and Turkish Cypriot whirling artist Dervish Zeybek, with contributions from the Mystics Group of Dancers and the Women Frame Drumming group MA*GAIA. The inspiration for the event comes from the ancient tradition of women drummers and dancers, highlighting their profound role in ritual and worship.
At the core of the performance lies the sound of the primordial drum, the sacred instrument of the Mother Goddess. This ancient drumbeat serves as a reminder of the universal connection between sound, music, dance, and the natural rhythms of life. Historically, drums and rhythmic dance have been integral to spiritual and religious ceremonies across the world, including Cyprus, as evidenced by the numerous statues of dancers and drummers found in ancient temples across the island, both in the north and south.
The performance is divided into four symbolic sections: In Principle, Female Principle, Male Principle, and Union. It begins with the rhythmic heartbeat, reminiscent of the first sound a baby hears in the womb – the pulse of life itself. Through music, dance, narration, and visual projections, the audience will be guided through the sacred journey of the feminine and masculine energies, culminating in their harmonious union. This union, represented through circular dance movements and drumbeats, symbolizes the eternal cycle of life and creation.
The Pulse of Life performance is more than just a spectacle; it is a spiritual experience that honors the timeless, rhythmic dance of existence.
Event Details
Performance: The Pulse of Life – Featuring frame drumming and Dervish whirling dance
Part of the Faneromeni24 Arts Festival
Date: September 26
Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, Nicosia
Time: 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
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