旋回舞踊セマーの儀式 · カッパドキア・アヴァノス シルクロードのキャラバンサライに息づく、旋回する祈り

Not while the dervishes are turning: the sema is a form of prayer and phones break the silence. Some venues allow a few photos at the very end; the team will tell you on the night.

It's a ceremony. The Mevlevi sema is a spiritual practice, so it's watched in silence and without applause, which is exactly what makes it so moving.

Usually at the Saruhan Caravanserai, a 13th-century Seljuk inn a few kilometres from Avanos. The exact venue and pickup time are confirmed in your booking.

Children are welcome if they can sit quietly for about an hour. For very young children the ceremony can feel long.

Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, plus a light layer: the stone hall can be cool in the evening, even in summer.