The Dervish Show in Cappadocia is one of the most mysterious and even somewhat mystical traditions, which has always sparked genuine curiosity among visitors to the country. This religious ritual emerged around seven hundred years ago and is wrapped in incredible energy. A magical and mystical atmosphere, along with traditional music, costumes and dances – this is what awaits you during this excursion.
The Dervish Show in Cappadocia will be a truly unforgettable event. The ceremony takes place in an old, restored caravanserai that was once used along the Great Silk Road. You will be captivated both by the setting and by the dervishes, who will share with you their sacred, enlightening ceremony. The Whirling Dervishes take their name from Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi (1207–1273), the mystical poet and great Sufi master. Sufis seek a close relationship with God, and for Mevlana this path was through chants, prayers, music, and the whirling Sema dance.
Sema – the ceremonial dance of the whirling dervishes – consists of three parts that narrate the creation of the world. The first part tells the audience about the sun and stars, the second is dedicated to plants, and the third and most important reveals to us the truth about all living beings possessing a soul.
THE DERVISHES
Before each of these parts, the dervishes in Cappadocia must receive a blessing from their mentor. That is why, at the beginning of the ritual, they approach him, and upon its completion they step out onto the round arena. This is meant to charge the dervishes with energy: through the raised right hand – heavenly energy, and through the lowered left hand – earthly energy. It is at this moment that the especially spectacular and mystical part of the entire event begins.
Another distinctive feature of this dance is the continuous spinning of the dervishes. All movements must occur counterclockwise (both around their own axis and around the perimeter of the round hall). Thus, they move as if they were planets. It is believed that every detail of this ancient ritual dance carries special meaning.
If you want not just to relax, but also to get closer to a genuine Turkish tradition, the Dervish Show in Cappadocia is exactly what you need. It is a truly unique event that cannot be compared to anything else. Add a completely different shade of color to your impressions of fabulous Cappadocia with the Dervish Show. It is something extraordinary, unusual, different. New sensations, emotions, thoughts. In any case, an evening spent at the Dervish Show in Cappadocia will remain in your memory for a long time.
DERVISH SHOW IN CAPPADOCIA
Transfer included: we pick you up at your hotel. We'll confirm the pickup time after you book.
Экскурсии в Каппадокии
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The Dervish Show in Cappadocia is one of the most mysterious and even somewhat mystical traditions, which has always sparked genuine curiosity among visitors to the country. This religious ritual emer
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