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This is an admission ticket to watch the traditional Sufi whirling ceremony (Sema) of the Mevlevi Order in Istanbul. Listen to live Turkish and Persian music played on traditional instruments such as the flute, cymbals and timpani while you watch the performers whirl for about 1 hour. Before the show, you can browse an exhibition introducing the Mevlevi Order and learn about the history and spiritual meaning of a ritual that has been passed down for centuries.
Take your seat and watch the traditional Sufi whirling ceremony, which lasts about 1 hour. See the performers slowly turn to Turkish and Persian music played on traditional instruments such as the flute, cymbals and timpani.
If you arrive at the venue a little early before the ceremony begins, you can visit an exhibition about the Mevlevi Order. Learn about the Sufi whirling ceremony, its centuries-old tradition and its spiritual meaning.
After the show, you can relax at the venue and enjoy drinks or snacks (at your own expense). Your experience then comes to an end.
※ Flash photography and video recording are not allowed during the performance.
Meeting point :
Güven Apartmanı
Yavuz Sultan Selim, Haliç Cd. No:44, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point information:
The host will greet you at the meeting point and guide you to the venue.
Yavuz Sultan Selim, Haliç Cd. No:44, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye