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Must-sees in Istanbul
Mevlana Sema ritual
The Sema ritual is a ritual of Sufism, an Islamic mystical sect. It is a ritual where dancers wearing traditional costumes spin around and around. It is a dance where they spin continuously and reach the state of water and naturally unite and communicate with God. It is a ritual with a history of 800 years, and now it is performed and has become a traditional Turkish dance that many people watch.
A dynamic and intense religious ritual,
Mevlana Sema ritual
Enjoy the Istanbul traditional performance of Dervish for an hour at the Hojapaşa Cultural Center in the heart of Istanbul. This performance boasts a history of 800 years, and it is said to be a performance that easily expresses the spiritual journey to God through dance. Therefore, the performance ends with a prayer for the souls of all the prophets, martyrs, and believers, and for the salvation of the nation. It has religious meaning and is also part of Turkish history, so I recommend watching it at least once during your trip.
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Wait! The story of Sema's ritual
The Sema ritual is a Sufi religious ritual aimed at communicating with God. When the dance begins, the dancers spin around in one spot for 30-40 minutes. These painful movements are said to be the process of the dancers entering the world of death to reach a state of spiritual communion with God, and in the process, they feel an ecstatic state of communion with God.
address :
Hocapaşa Culture Center
Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Ankara Caddesi, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sokak 3/B, 34110 Sirkeci/Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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Show times:
7:00 p.m.
※ Please arrive 15 minutes before the performance.
Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Ankara Caddesi, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sokak 3/B, 34110 Sirkeci/Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey