In anticipation of the upcoming Kakava competition, which is a model of Hidrellez celebrated by the Romani group within the Turkic world and Balkans, preparations for the celebration marking the arrival of spring have sped up in northwestern Edirne.
According to Anadolu Agency (AA) experiences on Tuesday, members of the group have began a feverish “Kakava cleaning” course of, which entails washing garments, cleansing carpets, portray homes and getting ready cash baggage to be left beneath rosewood timber. The Romani folks consider that the arrival of spring alone will carry peace, well being, and prosperity all year long, they usually eagerly await the beginning of the celebrations on May 5.
Speaking to AA, Nurten Baltadan, a resident of the Menzilahir neighborhood defined that the festivities start with the normal burning of a bonfire on the night of May 5. Touching upon the enjoyment regarding the celebration, Baltadan famous they sit up for the competition all year long. She talked about the customs reminiscent of making needs, coming into the water and washing the face and toes, as a part of the miraculous day.
‘Old Kakava’
One member of the Romani group, Remzi Küçükcivan, talked about feeling nostalgic when reminiscing in regards to the previous days of Kakava. Nevertheless, he emphasised their efforts to maintain the custom alive regardless of the challenges. Küçükcivan additionally defined a number of the customs associated to the celebration, reminiscent of buying colourful garments for youngsters and hanging inexperienced branches on the entrance of houses within the morning of Kakava to “bring blessings.”
Çeribaşi Fikri Ocak, however, famous that the hearth that has been stored burning for 1,400 years in Edirne’s Sarayiçi shall be lit as soon as once more. Stating that they anticipated excessive vacationers’ participation from totally different nations Ocak stated, “Kakava-Hidrellez festivals cherish friendship, brotherhood, friendship and love.”
Pointing out that he believes this yr’s celebration could be much more stunning than earlier than, Ocak famous that various folks from the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland have proven curiosity within the competition.
Turan Şallı, the chairperson of the Edirne City Council Roma Working Group, stated that Edirne is about to host many native and overseas guests on May 5-6.
Noting that they expertise the festive enthusiasm with those that come to town, Şallı went on to say that Kakava is a particular custom that stands because the unification of social and cultural construction.
“The most vital characteristic of Kakava is the celebration of individuals’s love and enthusiasm. In the previous, solely the Romani (residents) celebrated Kakava. Now, not solely Romanis take part in Kakava Festivals. Now we’re retaining this tradition alive with our native and overseas company,” Şallı stated.
The Kakava-Hidrellez competition, which was included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity in 2017, will begin on Friday, May 5. As a part of this system, a live performance and people dance efficiency shall be held on the primary day of the festivities.
The final day of the festivities will happen by the Tunca (Tundzha) River. In this system to be held on Saturday, May 6, needs shall be tied to the want tree and the papers on which the desires are written shall be left within the river.
According to native media experiences, resulting from hovering curiosity within the competition, lodging in Edirne province is extremely booked, whereas accommodations in close by Tekirdağ and Kirklareli began to obtain reservations as properly.
Tens of hundreds of tourists coming to Edirne from varied provinces of Türkiye and different nations, particularly neighboring Greece and Bulgaria, will meet in Sarayiçi, the place the Kakava bonfire with the desires of blessings, well being, fortune, peace and tranquility shall be lit.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
