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Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show and Exhibition
Istanbul, TürkiyeOperated by VacoTours Excursions
Watch a spiritual dance performance with a history dating back 800 years. Visit the historic Hodjapasha Cultural Complex, a 550-year renovated Ottoman bath. Discover the history and significance of the Whirling Dervishes through an informative exhibition.
Highlights
- Watch a spiritual dance performance with a history dating back 800 years.
- Visit the historic Hodjapasha Cultural Complex, a 550-year renovated Ottoman bath.
- Discover the history and significance of the Whirling Dervishes through an informative exhibition.
About this experience
The Whirling Dervishes ceremony is a traditional Sufi practice. The dervishes, dressed in white, spin in a rhythmic dance that symbolises their journey towards spiritual enlightenment. Held at the Hodjapasha Cultural Complex, a converted 16th-century steam bath turned arts centre, settle in for an evening of entertainment set in a historic Ottoman-era building. The complex also offers an informative exhibition on Sufism and the Whirling Dervishes, providing insight into its history.