All this history, what is it good for?اين همه تاريخ به چه درد مى خوره؟
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20/12/2006, 09:19 PM • (0) Comments • Permalink
In which we ask, what is history good for? And come up with several useful suggestions. We’re open to more, of course! Chip in : )
How to Beshkanدستور بشكن
Dance •
20/12/2006, 10:34 AM • (0) Comments • Permalink
In this instructional video, the mysteries of Beshkan will be revealed! First, are you right handed or left handed? The video shows a left-handed beshkan (actually, right handed, taken in the mirror.). The frames below that show the right hand Beshkan. Now, let’s go to video:
Beshkan aka “Crazy Iranian Hand Jive”بشكن
Dance •
20/12/2006, 09:37 AM • (0) Comments • Permalink
What is Beshkan?
“Beshkan” is traditional Persian two handed finger snapping. We don’t know how traditional it is, or when it originated, but we do have some live footage to show you that you, too, can make this freaky sound. No double jointedness required. Ordinary hands will suffice.
The Arrows of Arashتيران آرش
Mythology •
20/12/2006, 07:22 AM • (0) Comments • Permalink
Arash(e) kamAngir is my current favorite mythological hero. The guy was an archer. In a Buddhist way, he became the arrow, and he is flying still.
Coining the Phrase “Simorq’anize”
Getting Simorqanized •
19/12/2006, 07:08 AM • (0) Comments • Permalink
What the heck? ”Simorq-anize?" You can’t make up words like that!
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