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Semah — Alevi-Bektaşi ceremony

Alevi-Bektaşi semah practitioners documented by UNESCO

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Hear sung poetry and instrumental accompaniment as participants move in a ritual form. Avoid interpreting the performance as simply entertainment: it carries ceremonial significance.

What might you notice?

Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.

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Source access, licensing and verification details

Public UNESCO source-hosted cultural performance film. Includes musical passages and may include commentary. Film availability and full playback not independently tested.

Source credit: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage — official video archive; https://ich.unesco.org/en/video/4258

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