Pehlivanköy

Northwestern city hosts 114-year-old fair

The 114th edition of one of Türkiye's oldest fairs has kicked off in the northwestern province of Kırklareli's Pehlivanköy district.

Originally established as an animal marketplace during the Ottoman era, Pavli Fair evolved into a festival-like event in subsequent years, hosting entertainment and providing for the basic necessities of the local populace.