Goreme: Whirling Dervishes Show in Historical Trade Mansion
ID: GYG441075-794857
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a transfer to one of the old silk road mansions in Goreme and learn all about its rich history. Witness a traditional whirling dervish ceremony, with performances by highly-skilled dancers.
Whirling dervish ceremonies were started as a form of meditation by Jalaluddin Rumi, the famous Sufi Muslim mystic and poet, in the 13th century. The Persia-born Rumi — who was living in Konya, then the capital of the Turkish Seljuk Empire — told his followers, “There are many roads which lead to God. I have chosen the one of dance and music.” He would fast, mediate and then dance to reach a state of unparalleled enlightenment. Inspired, other sects started to spread his dance, called the sema, throughout the Ottoman Empire. The most renowned sect was the Mevlevi order; dance participants were called semazen. By the 15th century, the order had established rules for the ritual to maintain its myriad traditions.
End of the ceremony we will have dervish drink and come back to hotel
Highlights
- witness dervish show
- enjoy deep spirutual music and relax
- lear about history and culture
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
