Sema of Peace

Sunday, December 15, 2024
3:00 PM
Ballard Odd Fellows Temple
1706 NW Market St.
Seattle WA 98107

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On Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm, the Whirling Dervishes of the Mevlevi Order of America will present the Sema Ceremony honoring the great Sufi Mystical Poet, Hz. Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, at Ballard Odd Fellows Temple. The event features the prayer dancing of the Whirling Dervishes, a ceremony presented as it has been for over 800 years. In their traditional felt hats and flowing white garments, turners whirl in unison, attuning to the music of the heart. The MOA Mutrip will play classical and devotional Turkish music, including musicians of the Society for Turkish Classical Music .

SEATING IS LIMITED. $25 ADVANCE TICKETS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Remaining tickets will be available at the door (cash only) for $30 General. Students over 11 years old and Seniors (with ID) $20 at the door only on the day of the event.

Note that seating is intimately close to the dancers and your neighbors. If you are having symptoms of illness, please do not attend for your safety and others. Your ticket will be refunded per Brownpapertickets policy. Come again next time!

Please understand that this is a spiritual journey and join us in the present moment, free to see, hear, and enjoy! For the concentration and focus of the dancers and musicians, no recordings, photos or video of the event are allowed, so also please be prepared to turn off your cell phone when the event begins.

In Service, with Love & Gratitude,
Seattle Mevlevi Teaching Circle