Many cultures have viewed the lunar eclipse as a powerful reminder of the Day of Judgment People chant prayers sing songs and recite poetry all in an effort to communicate with nature and the cosmic forces in the sky They ask for forgiveness or understanding as they yearn for what they fear is lost Deyzangeroo is one such ritual performed in the Iranian port city of Bushehr on the shores of the Persian Gulf The distinctive percussive music rhythmic chants and tribal dancesan echo of the citys colonial rule by the British and Portuguese and the African slaves that followedare performed with reverence fear and magic The ritual is believed to ward off evil spirits and take back the moon And it works every time
