Overview

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.

Highlights

• 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