Istanbul: Mevlevi Sema and the Whirling Dervishes Show

See the stunning Mevlevei Sema ceremony in Istanbul. Enjoy a complex musical repertoire with whirling dervishes and go on a mystical dance journey representing man?s spiritual ascent through mind, love, and perfection.

• See an extraordinary dance show that dates back 800 years
• Enter the HodjaPasha Culture Center, a restored 550-year-old Ottoman Turkish bath
• Watch the miraculous whirling dervishes and enjoy a fantastic musical repertoire
• Learn about the Mevlevi Sema spiritual journey
• Experience the show's unique ambiance while sipping on complimentary drinks

Witness the Mevlevi Sema ceremony at the HodjaPasha Culture Center in central Istanbul and see the whirling dances and dervishes. Enjoy complimentary drinks during the show.

Step inside a 550-year-old Ottoman Turkish bath in Sultanahmet-Sirkeci and take your place. Learn more about the Mevlevi Sema from the provided booklet.

Marvel at this cultural dance that dates back 800 years. The program begins with a classical Turkish music concert. See the dervishes and sheikh take their place and praise the Prophet Mohammed.

Following the chant, hear the drum voice as the dervishes perform the seven-part Sema ceremony which represents the birth of humanity. The Sema ends with a Fâtiha for the souls of all prophets, martyrs, and believers, and a prayer for the salvation of the country.