Whirling Dervishes: Mevlevi Sema Ceremony & Devran Dhikr

Yunus Emre Institute London is pleased to announce the new dates for the upcoming UK tour of the Whirling Dervishes: Mevlevi Sema Ceremony and Devran Dhikr along with two lectures & concerts on Ottoman Sufi Music which will be performed by the Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble in London, Cambridge and Oxford between the 23rd – 26th April 2023. In light of the recent events, all the proceeds will be donated to the Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund.

This April, experience an authentic performance of a centuries-old ritual that unites the mind, the heart, and the body through the universal language of music and movement. Join us for the breath-taking UK tour of the symbolic and spiritual Whirling Dervish performance accompanied by traditional Turkish Sufi music by master musicians!

The UK tour of the Whirling Dervishes by Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble will entail a series of events including the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony, Devran Dhikr (remembrance of God), lectures and concerts.

The series of events will launch on the 24th of April in London at the EartH Theatre, a stylish and glorious multi-arts space. The second stage of the tour will take place on the 25th of April at West Road Concert Hall, one of Cambridge's premiere music venues and renowned for its superb acoustic qualities and on the 26th of April, this spiritually fulfilling experience will come to an end with a final performance at the Sheldonian Theatre, an architectural jewel at the heart of Oxford!

The Whirling Dervishes: Mevlevi Sema Ceremony & Devran Dhikr organised by Yunus Emre Insitute London and the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with TİKA: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, Turkish Airlines and supported by the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and Oxford Turkish Society, aims to introduce and represent the authentic Sema ceremony in its traditional and genuine form.

Ticket Information:

Full price: £20

Concessions: £10-£15

Students can use the code STUDENT for a special discount. One single use code per student. A valid student ID must be presented at the door.

Box Office: 02073873036

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Further Information:

Doors open at 18:30 ready for a 19:00 start.

Duration: 120 minutes, 20 minute interval.

There will be audio & visual recording during the event.

Children under 10 will not be admitted to the performance.

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