Jazz Festival in Borovets Closes with Performances and Awards

Bilyana Ivanova, BTA correspondent Ivan Laskin, Kaloyan Kirilov

Aerial view of the Borovets resort during the closing night of the International Jazz Festival Dr Emil Iliev, Borovets, Western Bulgaria, August 6, 2025 (BTA Photo/Ivan Laskin)

Borovets, Western Bulgaria,

06.08.2025 23:28

(BTA)

The fourth edition of the International Jazz Festival Dr Emil Iliev concluded at the Borovets resort on Wednesday.

The event began with a performance by the Miro Ivanov Quartet, followed by an awards ceremony honoring festival volunteers and contributors.

Festival director Tatyana Ilieva presented certificates and prizes to volunteers and organizers.

The stage later featured Los Papis, a Bulgarian-Cuban group who energized the audience with their performances of Latin American music and dance.

The International Jazz Festival at the Borovets resort opened on August 1 with its official anthem, and attendees stood to honour its founder, Dr Emil Iliev.

The official opening was carried out by Festival director Tatyana Ilieva, Minister of Culture Marian Bachev, Mayor of Samokov Municipality Angel Djorgov, the Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev and Bulgarian National Radio Director General Milen Mitev, and Sofia Region Regional Governor Silvia Arnautska.

The Bulgarian News Agency is a media partner of the event.

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