The whirling colours of an Egyptian dervish performance - in pictures

  • An Egyptian whirling dervish dancer performs "El Tanoura". All photos: Reuters
    An Egyptian whirling dervish dancer performs "El Tanoura". All photos: Reuters
  • It is a traditional Egyptian Sufi dance.
    It is a traditional Egyptian Sufi dance.
  • It was performed during a day of entertainment and folklore in Cairo.
    It was performed during a day of entertainment and folklore in Cairo.
  • The dancer spins while performing "El Tanoura".
    The dancer spins while performing "El Tanoura".
  • It creates a flood of colour.
    It creates a flood of colour.
  • Other performers join the traditional Sufi dance.
    Other performers join the traditional Sufi dance.
  • Sometimes, instruments are involved.
    Sometimes, instruments are involved.
  • The costumed dancers perform feats of gymnastics.
    The costumed dancers perform feats of gymnastics.