Istanbul Galata Dervishes who used to perform in Sirkeci Station performs the whirling sema ceremony with traditional orchestra now in the Hodjapasha Culture Center near Sirkeci Station each evening at 19:30 (7:30 pm) except Tuesday and Thursday. Admission cost TL 40 for adults , TL 25 for children. Refreshments like beverages and Turkish delight are included in the price. The dervish music and ceremony lasts about one hour. The Hodjapasha Culture Center in a 550 year old restored Ottoman Building ( Turkish Bath ) is spectacularly decorated and turned performance space recently.
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