What is Kakava?
'''Kakava''' is a Pre-Islamic Spring feast, hold every year in [[Edirne]] on 5-6 May.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/thousands-flock-to-turkeys-edirne-for-roma-festival-kakava/news | title=Thousands flock to Turkey's Edirne for Roma festival Kakava | website=[[Daily Sabah]] | date=6 May 2022 }}</ref> At this day, the [[Romani people in Turkey]], celebrated it with Music, Dance, Food and [[Bonfire]], where the young people jumped over. After [[Bonfire Night]], they went to the near River [[Tunca]], washing feet, hands and Face and take candles there, and send wishes. They believe [[Baba Fingo]] a Deity<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dailysabah.com/life/2018/05/04/roma-culture-comes-alive-with-celebration-of-baba-fingo | title=Roma culture comes alive with celebration of Baba Fingo | website=[[Daily Sabah]] | date=4 May 2018 }}</ref> come out of the River and protect them <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dailysabah.com/life/history/hidirellez-and-kakava-a-time-of-setting-intentions | title=Hıdırellez and Kakava: A time of setting intentions | website=[[Daily Sabah]] | date=4 May 2022 }}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:May observances]] [[Category:Edirne Province]] [[Category:Turkish culture]]