Stocks in Turkish

Competitors smeared with watered-down oil and wearing only knee-length leather pants fight in a free style, trying to knock over your opponent. Wrestling can be compared to the popular wrestling in the United States, and this tradition has its origins in Greek gymnasiums (high school), in which they practiced in all more or less known sports. According to legend, the Turkish competition started approx. 1360 r. Then it 40 of Prince Suleiman Pasha's warriors organized an innocent power competition. Of all those struggling, the two strongest remain, who literally fought to the point of death. After an all-night fight, the two wrestlers frozen in fighting poses were found by viewers, who came to see the winner. When both unfortunates were removed from the meadow, suddenly it gushed miraculously there 40 sources, which gave the place the name Kirkpinar (Forty Springs). From more than 600 For years, competitions have been held on the island to commemorate that event. Today, the competition is over 1000 players, who are classified by height, not weight. The fun begins with the sounds of pipes and with the accompaniment of drums. Close attention is paid to illegal holds, which if applied, they immediately disqualify the competitor. Among the participants of the competition, several champions are selected depending on the number of classes. Winners receive a golden belt and a small amount of money. The festival lasts about a week and is also worth seeing for this reason, that they were going to Edirne Gypsies at that time, who sell arts and crafts, and they sing and play in the city fields.