Whirling dervish ceremonies originally started as a form of meditation and it’s an art that has been practiced since the 13^th century. Dancers wear long white robes with full skirts, which symbolize the shrouds of their egos. At first, the Dervishes bow with their arms crossed and palms resting on the shoulders. Then, they remove their black cloaks and start whirling raising their arms. They gradually extend the right palm up towards the sky, and the left palm towards the earth, using the left foot to propel their bodies, around the right foot in a counterclockwise direction. During the ceremony, Dervishes are accompanied by live musical instruments such as the ney (reed flute), kudum (drums), and tanbur (long-necked lute). So, seek out this mystical world and respectfully enjoy the show!