Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble Receives Warm Reception Across the UK
From April 23 to 26, 2023, the Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble held a series of spiritual and musical events in the cities of London, Oxford, and Cambridge. Organized in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Institute London, the program was met with great interest and appreciation from audiences.
In a gesture of solidarity, all proceeds from ticket sales were donated to support families affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye in 2023. The tour thus served not only as a cultural bridge, but also as a symbol of compassion and shared humanity.
The ensemble’s program included the following events:
• April 23, 2023 – University of London: Applied Music Conference
• April 24, 2023 – Earth Theatre, London: Sema Ceremony and Devran
• April 25, 2023 – University of Cambridge: Applied Music Conference
• April 25, 2023 – West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge: Sema Ceremony and Devran
• April 26, 2023 – Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford: Sema Ceremony and Devran
Each performance invited the audience into the meditative world of Ottoman-era Sufi ritual, blending music, movement, and meaning into a deeply immersive experience led by Sheikh M. Fatih Çıtlak and the ensemble.




















