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 now functions as an international festival that is also supported by local authorities. The official part of the Kakava festival occurs in Sarayiçi, which hosts the annual traditional Kırkpınar oil-wrestling competition.