Tannoura troupe performs in Athens

The celebrated "Tannoura" talk arts troupe arrived on Thursday in the Greek capital, Athens, to take part in the 11th Mediterranean Talk Arts Forum.

The troupe was invited by the International Organization for Folklore to attend the event. They are is expected to give two performances in cooperation with the Greek talk arts troupe.

The "Tannoura" is an ancient skirt affiliated with the religious Sofia sect, known as "Darawish" during the 16th century, and who were known for dancing with the skirts of "Tannoura" and chanting a ceremonial songs so as to be close to god.

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