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Whirling Dervishes

They were whirling in a train station, so probs not the most religious of experiences for them, but it sure was cool for all us spectators.
A Very Central Asian Holiday

January 9th 2013
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Sarah Carter
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A record of my adventures and misadventures as an English teacher in Tajikistan--a land so unknown to me and mine that we've tried to tether it to something familiar with the nickname "The Persian Colorado." You know, on account of the mountains. And the Persians. *Disclaimer: This is not an official Department of State website. The views expressed here are purely those of the author and are not necessarily indicative of the beliefs held by the English Language Fellows Program, the United States Department of State, or any other organization.*... full info
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