Makan

Here I just want to post some photos of the Zar. The rhythms of the music were great and the singing due to the dancing and expressions of the performers (especially the woman in the beautiful red gown–sparkling gold trim and large gold earrings and rings, colored sequins in the patterns below the neckline of her dress) made it such that the show was never dull.

Name of the center.

Plate with incense passed in front of performers as Zar begins.

Many types of drums, tambourines, rattles used and sometimes a flute. I saw the group tightening the skins of drums and tambourines over a heating element before the show began.

The dancer using large brass finger cymbal clapper castanets.

Dancer.

Enticed the audience with bodily movements in sync with the music as well as with facial expressions and gestures (using her gold-trimmed veil) to engage and seduce spectators.

At intervals, music reached a frenzied climax.

Background drummers.

Male dancers wearing belts of shells and feathers. Black and hibiscus teas were offered free at intermission.