We asked a small group of Alevi about the Cem ceremony to try to find out why it is an important part of their community and their life. What is the significance.

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We asked a small group of Alevi about the Cem ceremony to try to find out why it is an important part of their community and their life. What is the significance of the Cem ceremony?

What is the Cem Ceremony? The cem is the main ritual of Alevism and is the act of communal worship. It is based on a sacred and secret gathering in which the prophet Muhammed met with Ali. During the cem ceremony, there is saz music, spiritual songs –Nefes, ritual dances- Semah and food is brought and shared- Lokma. What other religions have music, dance, food?

Preparing for the Cem Ceremony: Dispute Resolution The Cem starts with the consent of every attendee. A Dede cannot lead the Cem without this consent. Cems usually start with a Dispute Resolution. (If two or more attendees have an issue with each other and they wish to participate in the Cem then their dispute must be resolved before they can be allowed to stay in the Cem.) HOW MIGHT YOU TRY TO SORT OUT A DISPUTE BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THIS CLASS? Watch this clip and see how the Alevis resolve conflict.

Preparing for the Cem Ceremony and the Cem ceremony emA emA On the handout, write in the roles of the 12 servants of the cem ceremony named on the sheet. BE QUICK AS A LOT OF THE ROLES COME UP TOGETHER

12 servants of the Cem Ceremony 1.Mürşid or Dede: This is the leader of the Cem. 2.Rehber "Guide“: 3. Gözcü: S/he is the assistant to the Rehber. 4. Çerağcı: S/he is the light-keeper 5. Zakir: Plays the bağlama,recites songs and prayers.bağlama 6.Süpürgeci: Cleans the Cemevi hall. Also symbolises hidden Truth 7.Meydancı: Keeps order within the community 8.Niyazcı: Distributes the sacred meal. 9.İbrikçi: Washs the hands of the attendees. Spiritual cleanliness 10.Kapıcı: Minds the Cem doors and houses of attendees. 11.Peyikçi: Calls the Cem. 12.Sakacı: Distributes sacred water.

Nefes (Songs) Nefes have spiritual meanings and teach the participants important lessons. One song explains it like this: "Learn from your mistakes and be knowledgeable, Don't look for faults in others, Look at 73 different people in the same way, God loves and created them all, so don't say anything against them." What is this song teaching you?

Semah (Ritual dances) Semah is ritual dancing with turning and swirling to the bağlama.bağlama

Lokma (Sharing food) Lokma is a food offering that participants bring to the Cem Ceremony where it is shared equally with others at the end of the Cem. What is the importance of sharing food?

The Truth Cem ceremonies are held to reach the ultimate Truth by serving others. The truth is one but ways to it are many Alevis know this and accept all religions.

THE CEM CEREMONY HWK A. Using pages 5 and 8 of the booklet, give examples of the importance of the cem ceremony to Alevi: For how they see and relate to the world p5 How they express what is important through music, ritual and dance p8. B. Write your own view for each of these on the other side of the page.