THE SEMA CEREMONY IS A SPRITUAL JOURNEY OF DERVISHES WHIRLING FOR DIVINE LOVE ..

Near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, Hodjapasha Cultural Center is a delightful piece of the city’s striking cultural mosaic. Transformed from a large 15th-century hamam (Turkish bath), it now welcomes visitors under its high dome ceilings to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions.

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.

Exhibition features Information displays about dervishes and their ceremony , objects belonging to the world of dervishes such as clothing , musical instruments and personal tools , books. Also Interactive Rumi poems and sufi music samples, Hyperrealist style dervish statues and Video shows are part of this unique exhibition.

• Complimentary beverages are served before the show
• Ask for your Free Multi Language Booklet.
• Children under 6 years of age are not allowed.
• Child (6-12 age) is discounted cost.
• Photography is not allowed.
• Please be available at the theater 15 minutes before the show time .
• Important Notice : Late comers  are allowed to enter the sema session first 10 minutes for the sake of peacefull ceremony. Booking of a visitors who come later than 15 minutes is  regarded as No-Show and the ticket price will not be refunded.
• Our theater is not suitable for wheelchairs

How can one participate?
You can make reservations from here ( online ), you can e-mail us or you can visit our ticket center in advanced and make your reservation in person.
NOTE : After online payments, please check your emails for confirmation. ! 
Here are our details ;

Ticket Office Location ( Not Venue )
https://goo.gl/maps/uXuyRmELZsx

Contact People : Mr. Alp – Mr. Nurdogan
( Phone : +90 544 220 10 22 / +90 212 527 68 59 )

Google Maps      :  https://goo.gl/maps/uXuyRmELZsx

Istanbul Dervish Ceremony – Les Arts Turcs / Culture Center
Alemdar Mh. Incili Çavus St.
No: 19 Floor : 3 (Behind The Underground Cistern)
Sultanahmet 34400
Istanbul, Turkey

Near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, Hodjapasha Cultural Center is a delightful piece of the city’s striking cultural mosaic. Transformed from a large 15th-century hamam (Turkish bath), it now welcomes visitors under its high dome ceilings to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions.

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.

Exhibition features Information displays about dervishes and their ceremony , objects belonging to the world of dervishes such as clothing , musical instruments and personal tools , books. Also Interactive Rumi poems and sufi music samples, Hyperrealist style dervish statues and Video shows are part of this unique exhibition.

• Please be available at the theater 30 minutes before the show time .
• Important Notice : Late comers  are allowed to enter the sema session first 10 minutes for the sake of peacefull ceremony. Booking of a visitors who come later than 15 minutes is  regarded as No-Show and the ticket price will not be refunded.
• Our theater is not suitable for wheelchairs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

A Journey into Mystical Tradition:
The Whirling Dervishes ceremony, also known as Sema, is a 800-year-old sacred ritual of the Mevlevi Order, founded  Sufi mystic Rumi in Konya. This spiritual practice was proclaimed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity  UNESCO in 2005, recognizing its profound cultural significance.

What to Expect:
Traditional Sema Ceremony
Witness the mesmerizing whirling meditation performed  trained dervishes in authentic white robes, spinning continuously for extended periods in a state of spiritual ecstasy.

Live Classical Music:
Experience the haunting sounds of traditional Turkish instruments including ney (reed flute), oud, and kudum drums, accompanying the dancers in perfect harmony.

Historic Venue:
The ceremony takes place in a beautiful historic venue with stunning Ottoman-era architecture, providing an authentic atmospheric setting.

*I would recommend purchasing tickets online. Enjoy!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Bradley Garrett 
 
 
 
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An absolutely fascinating and meditative experience. My wife and I went home asking ourselves all sorts of questions.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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لقد جئت من بعيد ولم القى شي بالداخل غير واضح!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Abdulbaset Aşki 
 
 
 
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انها سهره جميله للغوص في عمق التاريخ والاستمتاع بالاجواء الصوفيه والموسيقى الشرقيه
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tove Vejlgaard 
 
 
 
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A wonderful and authentically profound experience of the Sufi ceremony which made a strong impression on us.  We appreciated the welcoming and kind atmosphere in the Sufi community! Thank you - we recommend this ceremony far away from the more superficial shows for tourists if you want a genuine experience!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Ai Sha 
 
 
 
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It was an amazing experience to witness the Sema ceremony. It is a weekly ceremony in an actual monastery. I was in search of an authentic whirling dervish ceremony and I am glad that I found one. The staff was very helpful and hospitable. Clear instructions and video was sent to find the place easily. The introductory video before the ceremony could be shorter. Photos and videos were allowed. Snacks were served. It was a great way to end our trip to Istanbul. Thanks to EMAV for allowing us to be a part of their ceremony
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Eren Köseoğlu 
 
 
 
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10 numara 5 yıldız
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jordi Subirana Lladó 
 
 
 
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Bon espectacle que recomano. Es coneix també els mevleví com a dervixos giradors o giròvags perquè tenen una cerimònia de dansa-meditació, anomenada Sama , que consisteix en una dansa masculina acompanyada per música de flauta i tambors. Els dansaires giren sobre ells mateixos amb els braços estesos, simbolitzant “l'ascendència espiritual cap a la veritat, acompanyats per l'amor i alliberats totalment de l'ego”. La cerimònia es va originar entre els místics de l' Índia i els sufís turcs. El Sama, com a cerimònia mevleví, va ser proclamat el 2005 i inscrit el 2008 a la Llista representativa del Patrimoni Cultural Immaterial de la Humanitat de la Unesco
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Yiğit Orel 
 
 
 
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