Whirling Dervishes Ceremony & Exhibition in Istanbul
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony is not your usual night-out show. For the performers, it is a deep-rooted spiritual performance with each whirl strengthening their religious practice. It is truly an opportunity to see it in such an authentic setting, the Hodjapasha Cultural Center.
Near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the Hodjapasha Cultural Center stands as an integral part of the city’s culture. Transformed from a large 15th-century Hamam (Turkish bath), it now welcomes visitors to experience Turkish culture and its traditions.
The whirling dance, also known as Sema, is a mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order and has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity. The ceremony is a journey towards closeness with God through the unique combination of Sufi music and the whirling performance.
After the ceremony, you will be welcome the explore the exhibition. It features educational displays about dervishes and their ceremonies, traditional clothing, musical instruments, personal tools, and books. Also, Rumi poems and Sufi music samples, life-like dervish statues, and video shows are parts of this unique exhibition.
NOTE: Please respect the performers and do not take photos or videos during the performance. There will be a designated time for taking photos after the performance. Children under 7 years of age are not allowed.
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Adult
30
30
Child
20
20
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Near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, Hodjapsha Cultural Center.
There is no strict dress code, however, we encourage you to respect the culture by dressing modestly.
NOTE: Please respect the performers and do not take photos or videos during the performance. There will be a designated time for taking photos after the performance.
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
The Sema ceremony is a journey through man’s spiritual ascent to “perfection” through the unique combination of Sufi music and the whirling performance.
Live Sufi Music
Music plays a major role in the Whirling Dervish ceremony, thus it is performed live. It controls the rhythm and pace, guiding the performers through the ceremony.
Hodjapsha Cultural Center
Transformed from a large 15th-century Hamam (Turkish bath), it now welcomes visitors to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions.
Inclusive Exhibition
The exhibition features educational displays about dervishes and their ceremonies, traditional clothing, musical instruments, personal tools, and books.
Interactive Experience
Listen to Rumi poems and Sufi music samples, see nearly life-like whirling dervish statues, and watch the video shows on this unique exhibition.
The History
The Mevlevis – the “whirling dervishes” perform whirling as a form of dhikr (remembrance of God) and holds a deep spiritual meaning to its performers.
Safe Experience
The Mevlevis – the “whirling dervishes” perform whirling as a form of dhikr (remembrance of God) and holds a deep spiritual meaning to its performers.
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