【亚洲•伊朗】帕勒瓦尼（Pahlevani）与祖卡内（Zoorkhanei）仪式 The Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals (2010年)

帕勒瓦尼（Pahlevani，意为“英雄”）是结合了伊斯兰教、诺斯替主义和古代波斯信仰元素的一种伊朗武术。仪式的表演者为十至二十名男性，他们每人挥舞着象征着古老兵器的器具，做出各种体操及柔韧性动作。这一仪式在一个与角力场相类似的、叫作“祖卡内（Zoorkhane）”的地方举行。圆顶结构的建筑中间低凹处是一个八角形表演场地，周围设置了观众席。莫希德（意为：大师）引导帕勒瓦尼仪式的进行，他朗诵史诗和诺斯替诗歌，并在扎布高脚杯鼓上击打节奏。他朗诵的诗歌传播伦理和社会教义，构成了祖卡内文学的一部分。帕勒瓦尼仪式的参加者可能来自任何一个社会阶层或宗教背景，每个团队与当地社区有着紧密联系，并努力帮助那些有需要的人士。培训期间，学生在毗什克斯瓦（Pīshkesvat，意为“冠军”）的监督下学习伦理及侠义的价值观。只有那些掌握技巧和艺术、体察宗教原则，并达到诺斯替主义的伦理和道德标准的人方可取得帕勒瓦尼的出色等级，并在这一社群中获得声望和权威。目前，伊朗有超过500家祖卡内，每家都由习艺者、创建人和一些大师。

Pahlevani is an Iranian martial art that combines elements of Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Persian beliefs. The performers of the ceremony were ten to twenty men, each waving instruments symbolizing ancient weapons and performing various gymnastic and flexible movements. The ceremony was held in a place similar to the wrestling field called Zoorkhane. The central depression of the dome structure is an octagonal performance venue surrounded by auditorium. Mohid guided the Palawani ritual, reciting epics and Gnostic poems and beating rhythms on Zab's tall drums. His poems, which spread ethics and social teachings, form part of Zukane's literature. Participants in the Palawani ceremony may come from any social class or religious background, each team has close ties with the local community, and strives to help those in need. During the training, students learn ethical and chivalrous values under the supervision of Pshkesvat. Only those who master skills and art, appreciate religious principles and attain the ethical and moral standards of Gnosticism can attain Palawani's distinctive rank and gain prestige and authority in this community. At present, there are more than 500 Zukanes in Iran, each of which is composed of artists, founders and some masters.