Border Opening Ceremony
Concert area at the border; attendees observe dignitaries and join the parade. Suitable for respectful onlookers and photographers.
~10:00
Kada Boaz Pass International Gathering
Международен събор на прохода Кадъ Боаз
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Jul 18 - 20, 2025Expected
Each year, the Kada Boaz mountain pass on the Bulgaria-Serbia frontier hosts a cross-border folk gathering. Villagers from both sides, kin among the Torlak people, meet for joint dance, music, and local food, in a celebration that revives a century-old fair on the old crossing that has long linked these neighbors.
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Day 2 · Jul 19
Folk Ensemble Performances
Attendees can watch from benches surrounding the stage. Recording the dances is allowed but participants are the focus.
~12:00
Day 3 · Jul 20
Traditional Cuisine Fair
Visitors can sample food offerings; advised to ask before photographing home-cooked dishes.
~10:00
Where it happens
Проход Кадъ Боаз (граница)
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing for mountain evenings
Bring the right payment
Some cash for crafts
Keep the visit respectful
Basic Serbian or Bulgarian phrases (hosts are bilingual)
Practical notes
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Kada Boaz Pass International Gathering
Международен събор на прохода Кадъ Боаз
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Each year, the Kada Boaz mountain pass on the Bulgaria-Serbia frontier hosts a cross-border folk gathering. Villagers from both sides, kin among the Torlak people, meet for joint dance, music, and local food, in a celebration that revives a century-old fair on the old crossing that has long linked these neighbors.
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Jul 18 - 20, 2025Expected dates
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The story behind it
The Kadă Boaz Pass historically connected ethnic Bulgarian 'Torlaaks' on both sides of the border. This festival revives an interwar-era gathering, emphasizing family and ethnic ties across the boundary. It involves twin villages (Salash in Bulgaria and Novo Korito in Serbia) and is a symbol of peaceful coexistence in the Balkans.
Key moments to know
Day 2Jul 192 moments
Day 2Jul 19~10:00Expected
Border Opening Ceremony
Concert area at the border; attendees observe dignitaries and join the parade. Suitable for respectful onlookers and photographers.
Day 2Jul 19~12:00Expected
Folk Ensemble Performances
Attendees can watch from benches surrounding the stage. Recording the dances is allowed but participants are the focus.
Day 3Jul 20
Day 3Jul 20~10:00Expected
Traditional Cuisine Fair
Visitors can sample food offerings; advised to ask before photographing home-cooked dishes.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing for mountain evenings
Bring the right payment
Some cash for crafts
Keep the visit respectful
Basic Serbian or Bulgarian phrases (hosts are bilingual)
Photo with care
Dress respectfully; follow border formalities.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 18 - 20, 2025
Estimated
City / Area
Belogradchik
Vidin (border Tourlak communities)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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