Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul
Watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity. The Sema ceremony is a journey through man’s spiritual ascent to “perfection” through mind and love—a truly unmissable and astonishing experience of music and moves.
Where to See the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul?
There are plenty of dergahs (dervish lodges) in Istanbul but they are mostly sold out months before the ceramonies as they are weekly performed. The performance hall we take you is in Sirkeci neighborhood in Fatih.
What Are the Whirling Dervishes?
Whirling dervishes are a classic image of Turkey, spinning serenely in their tombstone-like felt hats and billowing white robes to create a fascinating ceremony aimed at achieving oneness with God
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