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Dervish Experience

Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

THE SEMA CEREMONY IS A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF DERVISHES WHIRLING FOR DIVINE LOVE...

Everyday at 19:00

Watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity. The Sema ceremony is a journey through man’s spiritual ascent to “perfection” through mind and love—a truly unmissable and astonishing experience of music and moves.

Exhibition features Information displays about dervishes and their ceremony , objects belonging to the world of dervishes such as clothing , musical instruments and personal tools , books. Also Interactive Rumi poems and sufi music samples, Hyperrealist style dervish statues and Video shows are part of this unique exhibition.

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Rhythm Of The Dance

Rhythm Of The Dance

Turkish Dances

Sensational Ottoman harem dances , charming traditional dances and exotic belly dances...

Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 20:30

Near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, Hodjapsha Cultural Center is a delightful piece of the city’s striking cultural mosaic. Transformed from a large 15th-century hamam (Turkish bath), it now welcomes visitors under its high dome ceilings to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions.

Sensational Ottoman harem dances , charming traditional dances and exotic belly dances are showcased magnificently in this program. Watch highly energic and moving dances with fascinating modern choreography . Enjoy rhythm and fire shows and amazing costumes. 360 degree special visual effects creates exclusive and cozy show atmosphere in this special historical place .

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Rumi & Mevlevi Dervishes

Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî

Hz. Mevlânâ was born on 30 September 1207 in the city of Balkh of Horasan, where Turkish tribes lived (today, Balkh is within the boundaries of Afghanistan). His mother was Mümine Hatun, who was the daughter of Rükneddin, the emir of Balkh, and his father was Bahaeddin Veled, who was called as Sultan-i Ulema (the sultan of scholars). Their clash of opinion with Fahreddin-i Razi, one of the philosophers of the time, and the approaching invasion of Mongols caused the family of Bahaeddin Veled to leave Balkh together with their relatives. After staying for a time in Baghdad, Mecca, Medina, Damascus, Malatya, Erzincan and Karaman, this migration ended up on 3 May 1228 in Konya upon the invitation of Alaeddin Keykubad, the Seljuk Emperor.

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About Hodjapasha

800 Years of Tradition

Hodja Pasha Hamam is a large double hamam, meaning it was originally built as a hamam accommodating both men and women in separate sections. It is known as Hodja Pasha Hamam because of the district and because Hodja Sinan Pasha was the Hodja Pasha of the hamam. There is still a mosque in the district called "Hodja Pasha".

Hodja Sinan Pasha was the son of Hüsrev Beg. He recieved a thorough education from his father and from important instructors of the time. Later in life, he became the tutor and vizier of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Hodja Pasha Hamam was built with mostly stone and debris of brick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Booking in Advance

Advised to get limited tickets and better seats

Is the Whirling Dervishes performance a Ceremony or show?

It is a spiritual ceremony that contains religious symbols.

Which show is for you?

If you want an entertaining and moving show you should choose Rhythm of the Dance show.

Check in Time

30 Min before the show time

Durations

Dervish Ceremony : 60 min Rhythof the Dance : 65 min

Age Restrictions

7  for Dervish Ceremony

Dress Code

No

Seat Allocation

First booked first served basis

Photography & Video shooting

Not allowed in Dervish Ceremony , possible without light in the Rhythm of the Dance show

Food & Beverage

Bottled water is served free 

Wheelchair

Not suitable

Other Rules

Sema ceremony requires silent and tranquil atmosphere.

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