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Hodjapasha Culture Center

Hodjapasha Culture Center

Performing Arts Venue
Hoca Paşa, İstanbul
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    Kanza A.
    "Magical place and magical ceremony of twirling dervishs."(9 Tips)
    Divya M.
    "Great Dervish show, they also have a 2nd show with belly dancers."(3 Tips)
    Aysun V.
    "Seen White Rose twice and was amazed at both.. Must see 👍🏼"(3 Tips)
    Arun A.
    "Amazing performance by whirling dervishes...Mevlevi Sema Ceremony..."(2 Tips)
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  • Oiqheart icon on user image
    OiqJuly 17, 2015
    We watched "dansin ritmi" show, dancers are not the best except zenne and belly dancer but the idea is perfect and i believe that they will improve with time. The atmosfere and show is well prepared
    Upvoted 4 days ago
  • Shaileshwori S.
    Shaileshwori SharmaJuly 22, 2016
    The dervish performance here can be relaxing, meditative & spiritual if one is mentally prepared. Tip: no sneaking photos (hit by laser) & talking/laughing. Show respect to performers/fellow audience.
  • Ahmed A.
    Ahmed AkthamFebruary 14, 2015
    I been to the white rose and it did worth the try, seats are too confined, anyhow the theater will not be full first raw should be ur firs choice as i got second and on sides which wasn't great.
  • Serhii L.heart icon on user image
    Serhii LutskoMay 6, 2018
    Well that was something! The Derwish dance is not just a show, it’s more of a pray to the lord that you happened to see. Be sure you’re not sleepy since you’ll meditate with them and then see a beauty
  • Aryan J.heart icon on user image
    Aryan JSeptember 5, 2013
    You can catch a Whirling Dervishes show every day (except Tuesday and Thursday) here at 7:00pm for 60 TL (no photography!). Belly dance shows are also featured here. Book early to get good seats!
  • Akhil P.
    Akhil ParekhJuly 5, 2018
    The dance shows here are very unique and different experience, must try if visiting Istanbul to experience a flavour of Turkish culture
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonJune 27, 2011
    White-robed dancers whirl around the stage to music more than 400 years old as part of the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony. So distinctive, it's on Unesco's protected list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • Alia A.heart icon on user image
    Alia AlsharifNovember 20, 2015
    Strongly recommend to visit both show the darwesh and the fulklor try to read the board it help you to understand
  • Sundai S.heart icon on user image
    Sundai SunMarch 28, 2016
    Solid one hour Dervish performance, it was beautiful. I think I shed a tear? Please do not photograph, cheer or applaud, as it is also a religious practice.
  • Rawanheart icon on user image
    RawanJanuary 13, 2016
    It was a deeply spiritual experience that left me speechless and almost in tears! Amazing 💜
  • Aysun V.heart icon on user image
    Aysun VZRAugust 8, 2015
    Seen White Rose twice and was amazed at both.. Must see 👍🏼
  • Asif K.
    Asif KMarch 27, 2013
    Amazing place to see the whirling dervishes in worship. Do book early (a day before) so that you get front-row seats :-)
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidMarch 27, 2015
    Unique experience. Never seen before. High quality performance.
  • K B.
    K BAugust 15
    Whirling dervishes every day 19.00 $39 approx 1hr. Early 17.00 show on Tues/Thur/Sat/Sun $31
  • Ramazan O.
    Ramazan OvaliAugust 9, 2011
    Turk dans gecesinden sonra Sirkeci Balikcisinda balik keyfi/ After turkish dance night show, Sirkeci fish restaurant offers great dishes.
  • Kanza A.heart icon on user image
    Kanza AlaouiMarch 23, 2014
    Magical place and magical ceremony of twirling dervishs. We just loved it
  • Divya M.
    Divya MenonSeptember 3, 2014
    Great Dervish show, they also have a 2nd show with belly dancers.
  • Foodieheart icon on user image
    FoodieNovember 13, 2018
    Was not impressed, especially for the price charged (200 TL for 2 shows). Whirling dervishes ceremony is borrowing and monotonous. Rhythm of the dance was better, but nothing spectacular. Free drinks
  • Archana A.
    Archana AsokanJuly 12, 2014
    Thee whirling dervishes was amazing. Loved the experience.
  • Madjid A.heart icon on user image
    Madjid AJune 12, 2013
    Choose the Dervish ceremony, a peacefully music with a stunning spiritual dancers .
  • Ali D.heart icon on user image
    Ali DarweeshJuly 28, 2015
    Lovely atmosphere. Shaming shows
  • Espiranza B.heart icon on user image
    Espiranza Bint AbdullaJanuary 5, 2016
    Good performance. But i liked it better elsewhere
  • Arwa M.heart icon on user image
    Arwa MugMarch 5, 2015
    Amazing show , you'll enjoy !
  • Ehma J.
    Ehma JohnstonOctober 17, 2014
    Allocated seating so don't fret too much about getting there super early.
  • Hind T.
    Hind TFebruary 5, 2017
    Very cultural art, nice to watch if first time
  • Aidu F.
    Aidu FAugust 20, 2012
    No photos or clapping during ceremony. Unless you fancy having green laser shined on you by attendants.Dress modestly.
  • Reem M.heart icon on user image
    Reem MohamedFebruary 17, 2017
    Was a great time but the show very short less than 1 hour
  • tutiana
    tutianaDecember 28, 2011
    A must-visit for every tourist to Istanbul as the whirling dervishes are mesmerizing but sadly, no photography allowed.
  • Arun A.heart icon on user image
    Arun AroraJanuary 4, 2015
    Amazing performance by whirling dervishes...Mevlevi Sema Ceremony... Mesmerised...
  • Hany Y.heart icon on user image
    Hany YoussefNovember 8, 2018
    Very cool venue
  • Damian M.heart icon on user image
    Damian MercadoJuly 4, 2015
    The most authentic experiences.
  • Marianne B.
    Marianne BrandtJuly 30, 2014
    The whirling dance of the dervishes are different...
  • Kristof V.heart icon on user image
    Kristof Van GenegenApril 8, 2016
    After watching an hour of Whirling Dervishes, I am still confused about what I have seen...
  • Fabien A.
    Fabien AccarièsNovember 25, 2013
    Spectacular Dervishes show!
  • Noel S.
    Noel SelegziAugust 1, 2011
    Whirling Dervishes. Guys in white robes spinning around until you get dizzy.
  • Bülent K.
    Bülent KayaOctober 25, 2014
    White Rose
  • Elif Ü.heart icon on user image
    Elif ÜstündağJune 20, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Hodjapasha is like my home..
  • Miray
    MirayJune 26, 2013
    I'm at Seyitnizam (İstanbul) kardelenlere akmaca http://4sq.com/a7DPAk
  • Hodjapasha Culture Center
    Program öncesi ücretsiz kahve , çay ve meşrubat ikramı vardır.Fee refreshments including tea, Turkish Cofee, water and juice.
  • F.Gül Atanheart icon on user image
    F.Gül AtanOctober 22, 2017
    Ritm of dans ;bayan dansçıların ruhunu sahne arkasında unuttuğu,erkeklerin ise kendi ruhlarına ek süper performans sergilediği turistik dans show... mekan çok güzel sadece onun için bile gidilir👍
  • Erhan T.heart icon on user image
    Erhan TetikAugust 14, 2019
    Ağırlıklı olarak yabancıların rağbet gösterdiği kaliteli bir dans gösterisi izledik. Mekan çok iyi değerlendirilerek profesyonel bir şovla iyi bir etkinlik alternatifi yaratılmış. Tebrikler.
  • Cansu ¯\_(ツ)_/¯heart icon on user image
    Cansu ¯\_(ツ)_/¯August 19, 2015
    İstanbul'un göbeğinde olan bu mekan Turistlerin akınına uğramış,Türkler azınlıktaydı çok üzücü bir durum.Tarihimize sahip çıkalım.Gösteriler muhteşem,atmosfer,enerji harika.Özellikle Dansın Ritmi :)
  • Mehmet T.
    Mehmet TümözAugust 31, 2013
    Sirkeci'nin ara sokaklarına saklanmış butik bir kültür&sanat merkezi. Tiyatral dans ve semazen izlenmeli ve hafızaya kazınmalı...
  • Gonca 👱🏻‍♀️🧔🏻👦🏻heart icon on user image
    Kostümler, dans, tarihi taş bina... Herşey süperdi. Çoğunluğun turist olması biraz acı, sahip çıkalım...
  • Burak M.heart icon on user image
    Burak MakaracıDecember 16, 2014
    Tarihi bir hamamda güzel kültür dolu dans Etkinliği izlemekmi istiyorsunuz o zaman doğru yerdesiniz ambiansı hatta herşeyi ile tarih dolu
  • Özlem
    ÖzlemOctober 8, 2013
    Gercek dokusuna sadik kalinarak modernize edilmis harika bir mekan ve ve bu mekanda sahnelenen anadolu danslari ...kacirmayin
  • Semih Y.
    Semih YasavulAugust 3, 2013
    İnanılmaz 2 dans gösterileri var. Öncelikli olarak turistleri hedefleyen eski bir hamamdan dönüştürülen sanat ve dans merkezi
  • Ahmet C.
    Ahmet CelikOctober 31, 2013
    Atmosfer guzel ama biraz pahalı bedava sema gösterisi izlemek isteyenler sultahmet cafelerinde ücretsiz performans lari tavsiye ederim ama semazen sayısı 1 veya 2 oluyor
  • Ayşegül S.
    Ayşegül SevilMay 24, 2014
    Mekan cok guzel ve beyazgul gosterisi mutlaka izlenmesi gereken bir dans gosterisi herkese tavsiye ederim..
  • zeynep a.
    zeynep altaşJune 17, 2013
    Mutlaka herkesin gidip görmesi gereken muhteşem bir gösteri, gitmeden önce içerikle ilgili bilgi edinmeyi ihmal etmeyin!!
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