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See the stunning Mevlevei Sema ceremony in Istanbul. Known for its whirling dervishes and dances, enjoy a complex musical repertoire called ayin and…
Delve into 1,001 nights as you watch traditional dances from Turkish folklore be performed in Istanbul. Enjoy the unique costumes and live music…
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Of course this was NOT a religious ceremony. The balance between spirituality (of the services and musicians) and spectacle (for us tourists) was well done. The space is very nice and well adapted for this kind of presentation. The exposition about the sufism and Rumi is interesting. It's possible to have a tea in the entry-zone. It is not possible to take photos of the presentation, even without flash.
Be prepared for loud Music and dance, and the Art of Ancient and classical dance I personally was a bit confused, too many different acts which were to simbolise the Ancient classical dance , I would have loved to know the story behind each performances..
For anyone interested in spirituality and the beauty of Islamic music, to watch the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their reverent dance, is a privilege and joy. If you are expecting to be entertained by a show, this is not for you.
It was a memorable experience for me and my wife. We met other Non-Muslims after the event, and they described it as being extremely spiritual for them. For us it was a kind of a worship, being Muslims...
Good venue, good seating and good variation of singing, music and dervish dance. Didn't feel too long. Glad everyone followed the rule of no photography or clapping. After all the dancers are in worship.
