Abstract:

“Cem rituals” are the core of worshipping in Alawi-Bektashi culture. “Görgü” or “İkrar Cemi” (etiquette or confession Cem) is the most important rule practiced in Bektashi and Alawism. These rules are special Cem rituals performed by Alawis and Bektashians from time to time to sanctify and purify themselves before God and the society. Disputes in Alawi society were used to be settled not by courts, judges and prosecutors but Dedes. The article is a result of field research , answers to questions such as “does this religious and cultural ritual still exist today?” are sought by carrying out a field study. In this context, “Cem rituals” and “Görgü Cemi” performed by the former president of “Cem foundation Adiyaman Golbasi Cem and culture house”, Niyazi Arslan Dedebaba who serves as “Dedebaba” in the region of Adiyaman Golbasi and Besni are explained in this study. This study was carried out by using the interview and observation technique. The regional similarities and differences of “Görgü Cemi”, which has been part of Alawi and Bektashi culture for hundreds of years, are defined. We believe Alawi-Bektashi rituals, and the way they are performed should be brought to the world of science by such studies.

Keywords: