Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema

Duration: 50 minutes
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 50 minutes
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Seeing whirling dervishes is a way of altering your normal state of consciousness to give it a tour of the magical world.

Watching dancers occupied by a state of hyper consciousness and maintaining an outstanding balance is a magnificent scene. Attending the Whirling Dervishes and Mevlevi ceremony is undoubtedly something you should never miss if you are in the area.

Visit: Kızlarağa Medresesi, Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sk. No:6, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

The Mevlevi Sema ceremony is a Sufi ceremony that symbolizes the degrees of the path to Allah, contains religious elements and themes, and has detailed rules and qualities in this form. Mevlevi was the son of Mavlana Jalaluddin Rumi. It was performed in a disciplined manner starting from the time of Sultan Veled and Ulu Arif Celebi. These rules were developed until the time of Pir Adil Celebi and have taken their final form to the present day.

Inclusions
  • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
  • Entry/Admission - Kızlarağa Medresesi

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    50 minutes


    User's Reviews

    pcm59

    17 Mar, 2024

    Very good music and performance. It is a small group of 3 Dervishes and 3 musicians that demonstrate the cerimony perfectly. Arrive early of you want to seat in a good place.

    PRITZ_G

    16 Mar, 2024

    Firstly. Istanbul being a tourist city ,every tourist wants to explore the culture and heritage Istanbul offers. Having said that,it is quite sad that in this time and age,people do not know ,speak or understand english. Reg thw whirling dervish experience- there was no introduction about thw reason this dance form is performed,no insight into thw matter,no 2 lines about qhat is being presented to thw audiwnce. We saq 3 morbid looking men,taking turns in looking at each other and then moving onto the floor is circles- supposedly a trance... so all this is my assumption. Had there been an explanation of what to expect,it would have been an memorable experience. During performance,other staff around we busy feeding some person in 1 of rhe rooms,and it was a distraction for me.. No sense of DND ,i felt these people were just doing this to make money,nothing authentic.

    Matthewchristan

    15 Feb, 2024

    A friend wanted to go more than I did, and I am so glad I went to this. It was truly amazing and I highly recommend it. I very much enjoyed it.

    Ewa_D

    14 Feb, 2024

    Witnessing the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul wasn't just a performance; it was a mesmerising journey into the depths of spirituality and cultural beauty. The dervishes, clad in their symbolic white, moved with an otherworldly grace as they began their mystical rotation. The haunting melodies of the flute and the rhythmic chanting transported me beyond the physical realm, creating a sense of profound peace and introspection. If our are seeking a unique cultural experience, witnessing the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony is an unforgettable glimpse into the heart of Turkish history and tradition. It's a must-do for any traveler seeking to be touched by the soul of Istanbul.

    HungYi_L

    06 Feb, 2024

    Definitely a great experience, can feel the spirit and respect of the religion. Stunning performance.

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