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Watch the Sema, the Sufi ritual of the whirling dervishes, at the Hodjapasha Culture Center in Istanbul's old city. Dervishes in traditional white costumes turn slowly in their iconic whirling dance, accompanied by live traditional Sufi music. You can watch this centuries-old spiritual ritual up close in a calm atmosphere for about 1 hour. The venue is wheelchair accessible, so you can enjoy the show comfortably.

The show starts at 7:00 PM and lasts about 1 hour. Please arrive at the Hodjapasha Culture Center by 6:45 PM at the latest. Hotel pickup is not provided, so please make your own way to the venue.

The dervishes perform their symbolic slow whirling dance to the music, while live traditional Sufi music adds to the spiritual atmosphere. Enjoy a performance that brings together music, movement and ritual in a serene setting.

The elaborate traditional costumes worn by the performers are another highlight of the show. Photography is allowed without flash.
Meeting point :
Hodjapasha Culture Center
Hoca Paşa Mahallesi Ankara Caddesi, Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. No:3 D:B, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul
Meeting point information:
Hotel transportation is not provided, so please make your own way to the venue. The show starts promptly at 7:00 PM, so please arrive by 6:45 PM at the latest.
Hoca Paşa Mahallesi Ankara Caddesi, Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. No:3 D:B, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul