International Sabor (Kadi Bogaz)Међународни сабор на Кади Богазу

A multi-day cross-border folk festival held at the Kadi Bogaz border pass near Novo Korito (Serbia) and Salash (Bulgaria). Organized by Knjaževac and Belogradchik municipalities, it celebrates shared cultural ties 1. Typically in mid-July, it features joint music and dance programs, including Serbian brass bands and Bulgarian ensembles. Notable is the open-air stage event (July 19 in 2025) with performances by Kopački virtuoso WHT brigade Barka and a pop singer 2.

Reflecting long-standing friendship between neighboring border communities, this 'sabor' allows free cross-border access over three days 1 2. It showcases Macedonian, Serbian and Bulgarian folk dances and songs, fostering regional unity. The name comes from the local pass 'Kadibogaz', meaning 'Stinking Gorge'. The program blends traditional tambura and kolo with contemporary features, illustrating evolving identity.