Enjoy this spiritual and religious ritual of Istambul's Whirling Dervishes. It's a unique experience declared World Heritage by the UNESCO!
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This experience is not a dance show, but a spiritual and religious ritual.
Established by the followers of the thirteenth-century Persian poet, Rumi, the Mevlevi Order (Whirling Dervishes) is the best-known Muslim order in Turkey that dances as a form of prayer.
The ceremony begins with 15 minutes of traditional Turkish music played by some of the best local orchestras in the city, followed by the Mevlevi Order performing the dance ritual of the Whirling Dervishes for 45 minutes. This act is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The dancing is accompanied by soul-stirring ayin music. During the show, the Dervishes will embark on a spiritual journey to find the truth through love until they reach perfection.
As well as the ritual, you'll also get to see an exhibition which includes informative panels about the Dervishes and their ceremony, and objects belonging to the world of the Dervishes, such as clothes, musical instruments, personal utensils, and books. It also includes interactive poems by Rumi, examples of Sufi music, hyperrealistic dervish statues, and video projections.
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