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This is a ticket to watch the Sema ceremony of the Mevlevi order at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul's old city. In this UNESCO-listed ceremony, dervishes in long white skirts whirl slowly, symbolizing a spiritual journey toward divine love. The venue is a restored 15th-century Turkish bath (hamam), so you can also take in the atmosphere of Ottoman architecture. A program booklet explaining the history and meaning of the ceremony and a bottle of water are included, and you can choose between the 5 PM and 7 PM performances.
The performance takes place at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center, set inside a beautifully restored 15th-century Turkish bath (hamam). Experience Turkish traditional culture up close in a space that preserves Ottoman architecture. Please make your own way to the cultural center in time for your booked performance.
The Sema ceremony performed by the Mevlevi order is a UNESCO-listed ritual. For about 1 hour, watch dervishes in white skirts whirl gracefully, symbolizing a spiritual journey toward divine love.
A program booklet explaining the history, symbolism and meaning of the Sema ceremony helps you understand the performance more deeply. A bottle of water to enjoy during the show is also included.
Meeting point:
Hodjapasha Cultural Center
Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 5a, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
How to find the meeting point:
The cultural center is on Hocapaşa Hamamı Street in the old city, in a restored 15th-century Turkish bath (hamam). Please show your voucher at the venue entrance.
Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 5a, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye