See turkeys whirling dervishes perform a traditional sema mevleviye dance ceremony at the iconic hodjapasha dance theater in istanbul the centuries old ceremony is a spiritual performance featuring graceful choreography persian chanting and traditional turkish music played by the on site orchestra enjoy a drink and some turkish delight from the bar and then sit captivated as the dervishes glide around the stage in their eye catching robes its the perfect evening out for a taste of age