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Rumi was born in Afghanistan, spent time in Persia (Iran), then settled in Konya, Turkey when his father was invited there to be a scholar. Rumi became an Islamic scholar himself teaching peace, love, and tolerance. He built quite a following of the educated – who saw him as a wise philosopher – and uneducated – who saw him as a prophet. Rumi’s life changed when he created an intense friendship with an older, wandering mystic -- Shams of Tabriz. Shams was a brilliant outcast and Rumi was deeply drawn to a learning relationship with this man who was ultimately supposedly killed by some of Rumi’s fans due to the influence he was having on the younger Rumi. From this tragedy, Rumi found a deep well inside himself filled with an ability to channel poetry. It was about this time that he also introduced the experience of divine harmony that comes from whirling. Thus, a new form of religious ecstasy was created and the Whirling Dervishes (also known as the Mevlevi order) have been doing this annual ceremony marking Rumi’s death for almost 750 years. This is the start of the Sema (ceremony) with each Semazen (dancer) bowing upon arriving on stage and the Basi (the leader) at the “head of the class.” The mesmerizing ceremony represents man’s journey to the oneness of perfect truth – amidst separation and longing - through the power of divine love. In 2005, UNESCO proclaimed the “Mevlevi Sema Ceremony” as amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Disabled festivalgoers say they face a gap between policy and practice. As the music-event industry evolves, concert organizers are discovering that true accessibility isn’t just infrastructural, but also cultural.

Have a taste of an Americana road trip in the Old World.

It will absorb two neighboring parks, which will add 150 acres to the area and more connecting trails and overlooks.

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Celebrate the tastiest seasons of the year with asparagus queens, bean cannons, and tomato battles.

Savor the cool autumn weather with Charlotte’s colorful foliage, lively festivals, and seasonal local beers.

Street festivals, hiking, authentic food markets, and the best spots for snorkeling—plus where to stay

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The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is among the world’s largest ballooning events. Here’s what to know to best experience the autumn spectacle.

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

From classic Italian street foods to Maine’s well-loved lobster rolls, these summer food festivals will please plenty of palates.

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

Concerts, book festivals, museum exhibits, a chalk art festival, a Prince celebration, and much, much more—here’s your 2026 calendar for event travel across the United States. We’ve got a trip-worthy idea for every state, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.