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Whirling Dervish Shows in Istanbul

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About Dervishes and Sufism: Dervishes are Sufi members of the Mevlevi order following Mevlana
Sufism is an 800-year-old Islamic mystical movement seeking divine union
Dervishes undergo strict spiritual and physical training
Sema Ceremony: UNESCO-declared Intangible Cultural Heritage ceremony symbolizing God's path
Dancers wear conical hats and white robes representing Muslim death clothing
Ceremony includes Quran passages and traditional Mevlevi music
Dervishes spin in rhythmic patterns to enter trance
Venue Information: Two main shows: Sirkeci Train Station and Hodjapasha Culture Center
Shows run daily at 18:30 and 6:30 PM, duration 1 hour
Tickets cost 20€, with 5% discount for readers
Children under 7 not allowed
Historical Context: Sufism spread in Turkey after Rumi's arrival in 13th century
Atatürk closed Mevlevi Houses in 1925
Public performances resumed in 1950s, restrictions lifted in 1990s
Some communities now allow female dervishes since early 2000s