Bluestar hosted the Whirling Dervishes all the way from Konya, Türkiye at the Canberra Theatre Centre on Tuesday, 22 November 2011.
In 2005, UNESCO proclaimed the "Sema Ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes" of Turkey as amongst the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Read the Full Story
Bluestar
Bluestar Intercultural Centre believes that dialogue between people of diverse cultures and religions are not only imperative but also should be taken to a higher level. We call this level dialogue through action, which implies that for lasting understanding to occur, we need to act now.
The circumstances of the global society we live in require sincere dialogue between different people of faiths, cultures and races. Graphic mass media, the internet and ease of travel have meant that we become instantly aware of any event around the globe. Actions of an individual in one part of the world can affect and influence reactions of others elsewhere. Consequences of such behaviour and amplification of local events to global scale mean that it is a disadvantage to people of different faiths and cultures to withdraw to their respective corners.
Bluestar Intercultural Centre believes that dialogue between people of diverse cultures and religions are not only imperative but also should be taken to a higher level. We call this level dialogue through action, which implies that for lasting understanding to occur, we need to act now.
Bluestar Intercultural Centre also helps to bridge the cultural polarisation within the Muslim community resulting from the differential migration patterns and the diversity of countries from which Muslims originate. We believe that dialogue and social interaction will result in Australian Muslims to develop their own unique Australian culture. We also believe that Australian Muslims have a lot to offer to the positive development of the intellectual, cultural and religious landscape of Australia. Bluestar Intercultural Centre is ready to facilitate this development with the energy of young Australian Muslims.
We, therefore, engage with people in dialogue and social interactions in order to:
* Recognise shared universal and human values
* Make ourselves known to end bigotry and prejudice
* Demonstrate the value we add to the world
Areas of Focus
Bluestar core activities will focus on three key areas:
a) Dialogue & building relationships:
* Interfaith dialogue
* Social and cultural interactions
* Academic projects with universities
* Relations with the Muslim Community
b) Information services:
* Information services for schools and universities
* Publications and support resources
c) Youth activities & focus:
* Youth development programs
* Universities interfaith and intercultural clubs
* Schools interfaith and intercultural education services
- Ramadan, 7 Dimensions
- Mercy & Education
- The Need for Dialogue
- A Radiant Month
Ramadan, a month of seven dimensions
1. A month of worship and the display of beauty. A time when sharing is of utmost importance. Muslims fast provide alms, donations and offerings and evaluate the reason for their existence and preparation for their eternal life.
Read more...Universal Mercy and Education
by Fethullah Gülen
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches us that God's act of creating humanity was an act of mercy and compassion.
Read more...The Necessity of Interfaith Dialogue
by Fethullah Gülen
People are talking about peace, contentment, ecology, justice, tolerance, and dialogue. Unfortunately, the prevailing materialist worldview disturbs the balance between humanity and nature and within individuals.
Read more...A Radiant Month in a Darkening World
The world is undergoing forms of depressions, one within the other. Humanity is restless and living with nightmares. Ramadan is once more on the way, appearing on the horizon like the silent full moon. Its light has started to diffuse the darkness of our horizon and although it is only a temporary light, we feel relief in our souls.
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