Mevlevi Sema Ceremony door het Meyan Ensemble

The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony originated in the 13th century from the teachings of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Performed by whirling dervishes, it symbolizes divine love, the cosmic order, and the soul’s spiritual purification. Preserved from the Ottoman era to the present day, it stands as both a religious and cultural heritage — recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.