Presentations
Areas Where Ancient Knowledge Meets Today
TÜMATA Presentations aim to accurately convey the Turkish music and healing tradition, which has a history of at least 6,000 years, not merely as an academic or artistic heritage, but as a living field of knowledge that responds to the spiritual, cultural and physical needs of contemporary people.
These presentations have been prepared for use in universities, cultural centers, health institutions, healing centers, music therapy schools, seminar and workshop organizations.
It not only provides participants with information, but also provides them with a sensory, emotional and spiritual experience.
Each presentation brings the richness of the past to today's people through melodies, instruments, dances, costumes and decorations that carry the spirit of the Turkish World and Anatolia.
Participants embark on a fascinating journey into the depths of history, symbols and collective memory, with the bridge created by music.
Orta Asya & Türk Kültüründe Müzik ve Hareket Terapisi Geleneği
6000 yıl öncesine dayanan kökeniyle Türk musikisinin geleneği, repertuarı, icra biçimleri, dansları, kıyafetleri ve dekorlarıyla taşıdığı zengin kültürel mirası bu sunumlar aracılığı ile dinleyicilere aktarılır.
TÜMATA, çalışmalarına dahil ettiği müziğin sosyo-kültürel ve psikolojik etkilerini temel alan, modern tıpta yeniden değer kazanmış müzik terapi uygulamalarına, Orta Asya Türk kültüründe müzik ve hareketle tedaviye dair örneklere de yine bu sunumda yer verir.
Programın içeriğine göre katılımcılar, seçilen bir uygulamayı doğrudan deneyimleme fırsatı bulurlar.
Bu uygulamalar arasında:
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Baksı Dansı,
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Arşetipikal Hareketler,
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Makamsal Reseptif Müzik Terapi gibi yöntemler yer alabilir.
Uygulama seçildikten sonra, katılımcılara bu kadim tekniklerin terapötik gücünü ve kültürel önemini hem teorik hem deneyimsel olarak aktarılır.
Bu sunum, Orta Asya’nın müzik ve hareket temelli şifa geleneğini, günümüz bilimsel anlayışıyla harmanlayarak derinlikli bir kültürel ve terapötik kavrayış sunmayı amaçlar.
Süre: 30–90 dakika
From History to the Present
Execution of the Oldest Works
A Historical Journey with Ancient Melodies//
In this presentation, we explore the thousands of years of musical heritage of Turkish culture through live performances.
A rich repertoire is offered , ranging from the mystical tones of Sumerian hymns to Gokturk melodies, from the epic narratives of the Manas Epic to the healing melodies of the Baksi culture, from the elegant makams of the Seljuk and Ottoman periods to the tradition of music therapy practiced in healing centers .
These performances, made with exact reproductions of ancient instruments unearthed during excavations, bring the sound of the past to the present and introduce the historical and cultural layers of music to the listener.
Each piece is treated not simply as a melody, but as a piece of memory that embodies the spirit, faith, and aesthetics of its time . Throughout the presentation , the cultural context, historical significance, and musical influences of these works are thoroughly explained.
This journey offers a unique experience that brings together history and music, the past and the present .
Duration: 60–90 minutes
From History to the Present
Execution of the Oldest Works
A Historical Journey with Ancient Melodies//
In this presentation, we explore the thousands of years of musical heritage of Turkish culture through live performances.
A rich repertoire is offered , ranging from the mystical tones of Sumerian hymns to Gokturk melodies, from the epic narratives of the Manas Epic to the healing melodies of the Baksi culture, from the elegant makams of the Seljuk and Ottoman periods to the tradition of music therapy practiced in healing centers .
These performances, made with exact reproductions of ancient instruments unearthed during excavations, bring the sound of the past to the present and introduce the historical and cultural layers of music to the listener.
Each piece is treated not simply as a melody, but as a piece of memory that embodies the spirit, faith, and aesthetics of its time . Throughout the presentation , the cultural context, historical significance, and musical influences of these works are thoroughly explained.
This journey offers a unique experience that brings together history and music, the past and the present.
Duration: 60–90 minutes
Turkish World Ethnic Costumes and Traditional Central Asian & Turkish Music and Dances
Rhythm from the Roots, Culture Integrated with Costume//
In Central Asian Turkic culture, instruments, songs (küys), and dances, dating back thousands of years, are powerful forms of expression that reflect the emotions, thoughts, and lifestyles of those communities. These traditional elements are not only artistic expressions but also cultural carriers that keep collective memory alive.
In this special presentation by TÜMATA, the musical and dance heritage of the Turkic World is compiled thematically and performed with traditional ethnic costumes . Each performance is not merely a stage performance; it also embodies a cultural narrative, a historical touch, and a spiritual transmission.
This presentation showcases the diversity and depth of Central Asian and Turkish music and dance , providing audiences with a visual, auditory, and emotional experience. It also plays a crucial role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage .
Duration: 30–90 minutes
Anatolian Seljuk and Ottoman Period Hospitals & Treatment Methods
An Understanding of Healing in Harmony with Body, Spirit and Environment//
The healing houses built during the Anatolian Seljuk and Ottoman periods were not merely structures where illnesses were treated; they were centers of a holistic approach to healing based on the balance of body, soul, and environment .
In these centers, music, the sound of water, fragrances, natural light, colors, and hot and cold water baths were integral parts of the treatment. The physician was considered a sage who healed not only the body but also the soul. This approach in these healing centers was based on a profound medical philosophy that considered humanity as a whole, intertwined with nature and the universe.
In this presentation, the medical approach, architecture, and spiritual dimensions of the period will be discussed through the healing centers of the Seljuk and Ottoman periods; a cultural and therapeutic perspective will be presented on how ancient healing methods can be combined with modern medicine.
Duration: 45–90 minutes
The Effects of Turkish Music Makams
Depth of Melody, Healing of the Maqam//
The physical, emotional and spiritual effects of Turkish musical modes have been researched and applied by physicians, musicians and philosophers for nearly a thousand years.
Scholars such as Farabi, Ibn Sina, Abu Bakr Razi, Hasan Shuuri, Chief Physician Gevrekzade Hafız Hasan Efendi and Hashim Bey have classified the relationship of maqams with emotions, organs, zodiac signs, planets, four elements and four humates (bodily fluids) in detail.
In this presentation, the effects of various maqams on people are conveyed and selected maqams are experienced through live musical performances .
Participants discover the deep structure and healing power of the maqams both at the knowledge level and through perception.
Duration: 45–90 minutes
