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Whirling Dervishes of Turkey, Edinburgh Festival Theatre

The last black-cloaked figure leaves the stage. Silence - then waves of applause. But no-one emerges from the wings. A reminder that what has been a fascinating performance for us is a devotional rite for the musicians, singers and dancers of the Istanbul Music and Sema Group.

The last black-cloaked figure leaves the stage. Silence - then waves of applause. But no-one emerges from the wings. A reminder that what has been a fascinating performance for us is a devotional rite for the musicians, singers and dancers of the Istanbul Music and Sema Group.