Whirling Dervishes Tour

The sema ritual is a form of Sufi dance and was inspired by the poetry of medieval Persian mystic Rumi. In the sema, whirling dervishes whirl not to self-induce a trance, as some believe, but rather to reflect universals truths; that everything in the existence revolves: electrons, moons, planets, entire galaxies; humans and so on live by the circulation of the blood in our bodies, by the cycle of the seasons and by the stages of our lives. It embodies the belief that we come from the earth and we return to it. The programme starts with a classical Turkish music concert performed by a traditional orchestra. Then the ceremony begins and lasts about 45 minutes under the amazing lighting and mystic atmosphere of Hodjapasha. Complimentary beverages and Turkish delight are available before the performance.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hocapaşa Kültür Merkezi, Ankara Caddesi Hamam Sok No: 3.B Sirkeci .
Start/opening time: Program starts every evening at 7.30 pm (except Tuesdays and Thursdays)Please be there 30 minutes before the show starts.
End/closing time: Approx. 8.30pm.

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Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 6 years