the idea behind the MAWLAWIYAH Lounge is the creation of an artistic spiritual ambiance inspired by the heritage of the Palace's kitchen to highlight the professionalism of the Ottoman Empire (1299 to 1925) and its cultural identity, and the provision of an audio-visual alternative to spiritual meditative monologues that every authentic art seeks. Much influence remains today of the Ottoman Empire and its classical music reflect that, the arts, architecture, music, and culinary expertise were the benefits of the Ottoman rule left behind during time. The legacy of an Imperial Kitchen is inescapable
