Kakava celebration in Edirne nowadays takes the form of an international festival, which is also supported by the governor and the mayor of Edirne. The official part of the Kakava festival takes place in Sarayiçi, the place where traditional Kırkpınar oil-wrestling tournament is held each year.
The Kakava celebration in Edirne currently manifests as an international festival, which is also backed by the governor and mayor of Edirne. The official part of the Kakava festival occurs in Sarayiçi, where the annual traditional Kırkpınar oil-wrestling competition takes place.