WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONIES OUTSIDE OF TURKEY,Sufism & Whirling Dervish Ceremonies for Festivals & Special Events Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wrote of tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema, is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine. Dervish literally means "doorway" and is thought to be an entrance from this material world to the spiritual, heavenly world. The Whirling Dervishes played an important part in the evolution of Ottoman high culture. Whirling Dervish Ceremony Musicians & Dervishes Group 8 Whirling dervishes ( 4 Male - 4 Female Dervishes ) ---- 1 Leader semazen,8 musicians ( Ud - Ney - Kanun - Bendir and Vocals ) --- 1 spiritual master, 1 tour Manager,Mevlevi Ceremony Stages & Duration ,Naat-i Mevlàna (Eulogy 17th Century) - Ney Taksimi (flute improvisation)Peshrev (processional) - Ayin-i Sherif (Mevlevi "Mass")1 Selàm (first "greeting" dance) - 2 Selàm (second "greeting" dance),3 Selàm (third "greeting" dance) - 4 Selàm (fourth "greeting" dance) Son Peshrev, Son Yuruk Semai (concluding dance) - Taksim (improvisation),Niyaz Illàhisi (thanksgiving Hymn) - Son Taksim (concluding improvisation) Kuran-i Kerim (the Glorious Koran),Details & Requirements about the Ceremony; The event it’s also a religious ceremony. That’s why it is strictly forbidden using alcoholic drinks during representation.The ceremony has to unroll in a silent place.Requirements ; - At least 12 microphones of the professional quality - p. a. system of the professional quality, mixer of the stage for monitors and 6 monitors on the stage,- Lights adapted to the stage - 8 stands,The dimension of the stage has to be at least 12 to 8 meters completely in the disposition of the dancers,- The dancing carpet is black or the surface of the stage has to be smooth and regular adapted to the rotating movement of the dancers,- The organiser has to supply the dressing rooms with drinks in amount that will be enough for the group.- Hot meals (lunch and dinner without pork) for the group.If you have any inquiries about the ceremonyfor a festival or a special event; Please Send us an E-mail. Contact Person : HAKAN HACIBEKIROGLU - Alp AKSAHIN,dress : Istanbul Life.Org : Ishak Pasa Caddesi No: 6 Sultanahmet / ISTANBUL - TURKEY Tel : + 90 (212) 638 12 15 Fax : + 90 (212) 638 76 06 - 638 12 15 E-mail : info@istanbullife.orgSufi Culture in Istanbul - Konya - Turkey - Istanbul Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONIES OUTSIDE OF TURKEY,Sufism & Whirling Dervish Ceremonies for Festivals & Special Events Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wrote of tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema, is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine. Dervish literally means "doorway" and is thought to be an entrance from this material world to the spiritual, heavenly world. The Whirling Dervishes played an important part in the evolution of Ottoman high culture. Whirling Dervish Ceremony Musicians & Dervishes Group 8 Whirling dervishes ( 4 Male - 4 Female Dervishes ) ---- 1 Leader semazen,8 musicians ( Ud - Ney - Kanun - Bendir and Vocals ) --- 1 spiritual master, 1 tour Manager,Mevlevi Ceremony Stages & Duration ,Naat-i Mevlàna (Eulogy 17th Century) - Ney Taksimi (flute improvisation)Peshrev (processional) - Ayin-i Sherif (Mevlevi "Mass")1 Selàm (first "greeting" dance) - 2 Selàm (second "greeting" dance),3 Selàm (third "greeting" dance) - 4 Selàm (fourth "greeting" dance) Son Peshrev, Son Yuruk Semai (concluding dance) - Taksim (improvisation),Niyaz Illàhisi (thanksgiving Hymn) - Son Taksim (concluding improvisation) Kuran-i Kerim (the Glorious Koran),Details & Requirements about the Ceremony; The event it’s also a religious ceremony. That’s why it is strictly forbidden using alcoholic drinks during representation.The ceremony has to unroll in a silent place.Requirements ; - At least 12 microphones of the professional quality - p. a. system of the professional quality, mixer of the stage for monitors and 6 monitors on the stage,- Lights adapted to the stage - 8 stands,The dimension of the stage has to be at least 12 to 8 meters completely in the disposition of the dancers,- The dancing carpet is black or the surface of the stage has to be smooth and regular adapted to the rotating movement of the dancers,- The organiser has to supply the dressing rooms with drinks in amount that will be enough for the group.- Hot meals (lunch and dinner without pork) for the group.If you have any inquiries about the ceremonyfor a festival or a special event; Please Send us an E-mail. Contact Person : HAKAN HACIBEKIROGLU - Alp AKSAHIN,dress : Istanbul Life.Org : Ishak Pasa Caddesi No: 6 Sultanahmet / ISTANBUL - TURKEY Tel : + 90 (212) 638 12 15 Fax : + 90 (212) 638 76 06 - 638 12 15 E-mail : info@istanbullife.orgSufi Culture in Istanbul - Konya - Turkey - Istanbul Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wrote of tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema, is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine. Dervish literally means "doorway" and is thought to be an entrance from this material world to the spiritual, heavenly world. The Whirling Dervishes played an important part in the evolution of Ottoman high culture. From the fourteenth to the twentieth century, their impact on classical poetry, calligraphy and visual arts was profound. Rumi and his followers integrated music into their rituals as an article of faith. Rumi emphasized that music uplifts our spirit to realms above, and we hear the tunes of the Gates of Paradise. The ceremony take place is a real monastery in Silivrikapi - Fatih - Istanbul The ceremony is on Each Thursday & Sundays Every Thursday Night of Sufi Love,Meeting Time : 20 : 15 pm,Show Start : 21 : 00 pm,Show Finish : 23: 00 pm Every Sunday Are you ready to meet for Sufi Love in their heart ? Meeting Time : 16:15 pm,Show Start : 17 : 00 pm,Show Finish : 18 : 30 pm,Also If you are more than 25 people we can organized this special show on MONDAY in Silivrikapi Monestry ...Before the ceremony we can give you a brief information about the Sufism & the Whirling Dervishes. If you are interested please send us an E-mail. for reservation. Contact Persons : Mr. Hakan HACIBEKIROGLU and SUFI DERVISH Erol The links down below we can give you more information about Sufism...INFORMATION ABOUT SUFISM ,STORY ARTICLE OF A WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONY For the group Ceremoy inquiries about our Sufi Dance & Sema group in your countries or in special organisations, please send us an E-mail. Idea : This tour gives the story of Sufism,Sufis and their communities in Istanbul, Turkey, today.You will meet the Sufi community and their monastery.You will listen to their music.You will eye-witness the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony. This ceremony is presented every week. Alternatively we also arrange weekly tours to Konya in Mevlana Week in every December. For information concerning the Mevlena Week in Konya, please send us an E-mail. Tour Includes.English Guidance and assistance service. Sema in monastery is on Thursdays & Sundays. Private transportation is included. Discount rates for students and groups. For Sufi Culture Tour, please send us an E-mail.hakan hacibekiroglu,WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONY IN SILIVRIKAPI,Sufi Culture in Istanbul - Konya - Turkey - Istanbul Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wrote of tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema, is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine. Dervish literally means "doorway" and is thought to be an entrance from this material world to the spiritual, heavenly world. The Whirling Dervishes played an important part in the evolution of Ottoman high culture. From the fourteenth to the twentieth century, their impact on classical poetry, calligraphy and visual arts was profound. Rumi and his followers integrated music into their rituals as an article of faith. Rumi emphasized that music uplifts our spirit to realms above, and we hear the tunes of the Gates of Paradise. The ceremony take place is a real monastery in Silivrikapi - Fatih - Istanbul The ceremony is on Each Thursday & Sundays Every Thursday Night of Sufi Love,Meeting Time : 20 : 15 pm,Show Start : 21 : 00 pm,Show Finish : 23: 00 pm Every Sunday Are you ready to meet for Sufi Love in their heart ? Meeting Time : 16:15 pm,Show Start : 17 : 00 pm,Show Finish : 18 : 30 pm,Also If you are more than 25 people we can organized this special show on MONDAY in Silivrikapi Monestry ...Before the ceremony we can give you a brief information about the Sufism & the Whirling Dervishes. If you are interested please send us an E-mail. for reservation. Contact Persons : Mr. Hakan HACIBEKIROGLU and SUFI DERVISH Erol The links down below we can give you more information about Sufism...INFORMATION ABOUT SUFISM ,STORY ARTICLE OF A WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONY For the group Ceremoy inquiries about our Sufi Dance & Sema group in your countries or in special organisations, please send us an E-mail. Idea : This tour gives the story of Sufism,Sufis and their communities in Istanbul, Turkey, today.You will meet the Sufi community and their monastery.You will listen to their music.You will eye-witness the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony. This ceremony is presented every week. Alternatively we also arrange weekly tours to Konya in Mevlana Week in every December. For information concerning the Mevlena Week in Konya, please send us an E-mail. Tour Includes.English Guidance and assistance service. Sema in monastery is on Thursdays & Sundays. Private transportation is included. Discount rates for students and groups. For Sufi Culture Tour, please send us an E-mail.hakan hacibekiroglu,WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONY IN SILIVRIKAPI,Sufi Culture in Istanbul - Konya - Turkey - Istanbul Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wrote of tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema, is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine. Dervish literally means "doorway" and is thought to be an entrance from this material world to the spiritual, heavenly world. The Whirling Dervishes played an important part in the evolution of Ottoman high culture. From the fourteenth to the twentieth century, their impact on classical poetry, calligraphy and visual arts was profound. Rumi and his followers integrated music into their rituals as an article of faith. Rumi emphasized that music uplifts our spirit to realms above, and we hear the tunes of the Gates of Paradise. The ceremony take place is a real monastery in Silivrikapi - Fatih - Istanbul The ceremony is on Each Thursday & Sundays Every Thursday Night of Sufi Love,Meeting Time : 20 : 15 pm,Show Start : 21 : 00 pm,Show Finish : 23: 00 pm Every Sunday Are you ready to meet for Sufi Love in their heart ? Meeting Time : 16:15 pm,Show Start : 17 : 00 pm,Show Finish : 18 : 30 pm,Also If you are more than 25 people we can organized this special show on MONDAY in Silivrikapi Monestry ...Before the ceremony we can give you a brief information about the Sufism & the Whirling Dervishes. If you are interested please send us an E-mail. for reservation. Contact Persons : Mr. Hakan HACIBEKIROGLU and SUFI DERVISH Erol The links down below we can give you more information about Sufism...INFORMATION ABOUT SUFISM ,STORY ARTICLE OF A WHIRLING DERVISH CEREMONY For the group Ceremoy inquiries about our Sufi Dance & Sema group in your countries or in special organisations, please send us an E-mail. Idea : This tour gives the story of Sufism,Sufis and their communities in Istanbul, Turkey, today.You will meet the Sufi community and their monastery.You will listen to their music.You will eye-witness the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony. This ceremony is presented every week. Alternatively we also arrange weekly tours to Konya in Mevlana Week in every December. For information concerning the Mevlena Week in Konya, please send us an E-mail. Tour Includes.English Guidance and assistance service. Sema in monastery is on Thursdays & Sundays. Private transportation is included. Discount rates for students and groups. For Sufi Culture Tour, please send us an E-mail.hakan hacibekiroglu,

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Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order was founded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wrote of tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema, is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine. Dervish literally means "doorway" and is thought to be an entrance from this material world to the spiritual, heavenly world. The Whirling Dervishes played an important part in the evolution of Ottoman high culture.

Whirling Dervish Ceremony Musicians & Dervishes Group

8 Whirling dervishes ( 4 Male - 4 Female Dervishes ) ---- 1 Leader Semazen
8 Musicians ( Ud - Ney - Kanun - Bendir and Vocals ) --- 1 Spiritual Master,
1 Tour Manager

Mevlevi Ceremony Stages & Duration

Naat-i Mevlàna (Eulogy 17th Century) - Ney Taksimi (flute improvisation)

Peshrev (processional) - Ayin-i Sherif (Mevlevi "Mass")

1 Selàm (first "greeting" dance) - 2 Selàm (second "greeting" dance)

3 Selàm (third "greeting" dance) - 4 Selàm (fourth "greeting" dance)

Son Peshrev, Son Yuruk Semai (concluding dance) - Taksim (improvisation)

Niyaz Illàhisi (thanksgiving Hymn) - Son Taksim (concluding improvisation)

Kuran-i Kerim (the Glorious Koran)

Details & Requirements about the Ceremony;

The event it’s also a religious ceremony. That’s why it is strictly forbidden using alcoholic drinks during representation.The ceremony has to unroll in a silent place.

Requirements ;

- At least 12 Microphones of the Professional Quality

- p. a. system of the professional quality, mixer of the stage for monitors and 6 monitors on the stage

- Lights adapted to the stage

- 8 Stands

- The dimension of the stage has to be at least 12 to 8 meters completely in the disposition of the dancers

- The dancing carpet is black or the surface of the stage has to be smooth and regular adapted to the rotating movement of the dancers

- The organiser has to supply the dressing rooms with drinks in amount that will be enough for the group.

- Hot Meals (lunch and dinner without pork ) for the group.

- Visa and Hotel Accomadations will be paid by the company or Festival or Events..

If you have any inquiries about the ceremony for a festival or a special event; Please Send us an E-mail.

Contact Person : HAKAN HACIBEKIROGLU - Alp AKSAHIN

Adress : Istanbul Life.Org : Ishak Pasa Caddesi No: 6 Sultanahmet / ISTANBUL - TURKEY
Tel : + 90 (212) 638 12 15 Fax : + 90 (212) 638 76 06 - 638 12 15 E-mail : info@istanbullife.org

On Mondays & Thursdays we already have monastery visits at 20:00. You can find the detailed information from the links.

http://www.istanbullife.org/whirling-dervish-sufi-ceremonies-in-silivrikapi.html

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