18 years old Burcu is dancing (Semah) during Alevi ceremony. The "Semah" symbolize the putting off of one's self and uniting with God. In Alevism, men and women are regarded as equals, and pray side by side. Alevi sect is about 20% of the population of Turkey. (image by Aga Łuczakowska)
18 years old Burcu is dancing (Semah) during Alevi ceremony. The "Semah" symbolize the putting off of one's self and uniting with God. In Alevism, men and women are regarded as equals, and pray side by side. Alevi sect is about 20% of the population of Turkey.
©Aga Łuczakowska
lightstalkers.org/agaluczakowska | View all images in this gallery | Play slideshow | Feed-icon-10x10-dim Subscribe via RSS
http://www.agaluczakowska.com
Icon-previous Icon-next