Live Whirling Dervish Show
From Euro€ per person
Take a spiritual journey and watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order in a historical place. The whirling ceremony is a journey of the spiritual ascension of man through reason and love towards perfection, do not miss this experience of music and movement!
About this activity
Experience
Highlights
- Witness a performance that includes 800 years of mystical roots
- Enjoy a live musical demonstration of Mevlevi music
- Watch a performance at the famous Orient Express station
Full description
The Mevlevi Order (The Mevlevi Tariqa), founded by the son Walad and the disciples of Celaleddin Rumi, in the onetime Seldjukid capital of Konya after his death in 1274, has institutionalized an ecstatic dance as part of the education of the disciples to forget the present and become united with the lover in infinity in a trance that is engendered by a constant spiraling movement to chants and to the music of the ney. This dance, which is called the Samâ, also means ‘hearing.’ In the words of one of the best- known scholars of mystical Islam, Annemarie Schimmel, “The samâ is no doubt, the most widely known expression of mystical life in Islam. After the show drop-off at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Includes
- Entrance ticket for the ceremony
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Tips and personal expenses
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
Prepare for the activity
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Complete silence is expected during the ceremony
Please note that the hotel pickup & drop-off service is only available in the city center.
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