#zoorkhaneh

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Zoorkhaneh - Sadegh Tirafkan

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Irish Tourist Experiencing Persian Gym, Zoorkhaneh | TAPPERSIA

TAP Persia

Our friend Lee Murray is traveling through Iran. We took him to a Traditional Persian Gym locally known as Zoorkhaneh, took him into the pit and let him try the exercises for himself. "it's a lot harder than it looks" says Lee. Why don't you travel to Iran and see it for yourself? 

To learn more about Zoorkhaneh and Traditional Persian Sports visit the link below:

https://www.tappersia.com/zoorkhaneh-...

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The Strong Men of Iran

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The Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals

UNESCO

UNESCO: 

Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2010 

URL: http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/... 

Description: Pahlevani is an Iranian martial art that combines elements of Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Persian beliefs. It describes a ritual collection of gymnastic and callisthenic movements performed by ten to twenty men, each wielding instruments symbolizing ancient weapons. The ritual takes place in a ''Zoorkhane,'' a sacred domed structure with an octagonal sunken arena and audience seats. The ''Morshed'' (master) who leads the Pahlevani ritual performs epic and Gnostic poems and beats out time on a ''zarb'' goblet drum. The poems he recites transmit ethical and social teachings and constitute part of Zoorkhanei literature. Participants in the Pahlevani ritual may be drawn from any social strata or religious background, and each group has strong ties to its local community, working to assist those in need. During training, students are instructed in ethical and chivalrous values under the supervision of a ''Pīshkesvat'' (champion). Those who master the individual skills and arts, observe religious principles and pass ethical and moral stages of Gnosticism may acquire the prominent rank of ''Pahlevanī'' (hero), denoting rank and authority within the community. At present, there are 500 Zoorkhanes across Iran, each comprising practitioners, founders and a number of ''Pīshkesvats.'' Country(ies): Iran (Islamic Republic of) 

© 2009 Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization 

Duration: 00:10:05 - Support: DVD (0037800005)

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Traditional Gyms

Zoorkhaneh is a place to gain strength, reinforce the virtues of sportsmanship, modesty, humbleness and avoid arrogance. Zoorkhaneh sports are done in a roof...

Traditional Gyms

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