Cappadocia Dervishes Show

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony is a unique experience to see the Sufi whirling dervishes in their traditional costumes performing a dance of religious ecstasy. You will be mesmerized as you witness these ecstatic Sufi dancers perform their stately, yet spiritual dance with their eyes closed and bodies spinning around in a trancelike state. The dervishes have been dancing to the same music for centuries.

Includes

✓ Live Entertainment

✓ Sherbet

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Experience

The whirling dervishes of Cappadocia are a sight to behold! Enjoy the mesmerizing dance of these spiritual masters.

As you take your seat, you'll be greeted by the sight of the dervishes, dressed in traditional white robes, standing in a circle and preparing to start the ceremony. As they begin to spin on their left foot, they raise their arms and open their hands in a gesture of receiving and giving. The spinning movement symbolizes the rotation of the planets and the movement of the universe, and the dervishes enter a state of trance or 'hal' in which they can communicate with the divine.

The ceremony is accompanied by traditional music played on instruments such as the ney, a type of flute, and the kudum, a type of drum. The soothing melodies, coupled with the mesmerizing spinning, creates a meditative atmosphere that is designed to help the audience reach a spiritual state as well. The ceremony typically lasts around 45 minutes to an hour, giving you ample time to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

This is a truly enlightening and serene ceremony, and as a visitor, it is important to dress appropriately, maintain silence and approach it with respect and curiosity. Bear in mind that this is not a show or a dance performance, but a religious ceremony with deep spiritual significance for the people who perform it. It is open for visitors to witness and experience it, but it is not for entertainment. So, don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the Whirling Dervish ceremony and gain a deeper understanding of the Sufi faith.