Whirling Dervishes: Mevlevi Sema Ceremony UK Tour | London EartH Theatre

Описание: Organised and presented by Yunus Emre Institute London, The Whirling Dervishes: Mevlevi Sema Ceremony & Devran Dhikr by the Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble was held in London, Cambridge, and Oxford with an attendance of over 2000 spectators and an approximate amount of £24K was raised for the Türkiye Earthquake Relief Fund.

The Whirling Dervishes Mevlevi Sema Ceremony & Devran Dhikr was presented and performed by    / @meydanmeskleri   İstanbul Tasavvuf İrfan ve Meydan Meşkleri Topluluğu (Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble), a specialized ensemble officially established in 2018 under the Republic of Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and represents master vocal and instrumental artists and ensemble of senior Semazens (Whirling Dervishes).

The series of events launched on the 24th of April in London at the EartH Theatre, a stylish and glorious multi-arts space. The second stage of the tour took 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 came to an end with a final performance at 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, University of Cambridge: Faculty of Music, and supported by the EartH Theatre, Sheldonian Theatre, West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge Islamic Art, Cambridge Crescent, Islam Channel, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford Turkish Society and SOAS University of London: Department of Music aims to introduce and represent the authentic Sema ceremony in its traditional and genuine form.

For more information on the event, please visit Yunus Emre Institute London’s Website: https://yeelondon.org.uk/ or email us at [email protected]