The municipality has a rich and storied history…in Borovo, Obretenik, Gorno Ablanova, Exar Yosev, Volovo, and Brestovitsa there are archaeological and ethnographical artifacts. In Borovo, a sizeable Thracian silver treasure was found in an ancient tomb dated to the 4th century B.C. Another treasure of the municipality are 5 church bells that were a gift from the Russian Tsar Alexander I. He gave these tow the village of Brestovitsa at the end of the Russian-Turkish war, thanking the village for caring for Russian soldiers in their hospital. The bells can still be seen today in Brestovitsa.
In each of the towns and villages within the municipality there is a Cultural Center, which is home to various activities (from local libraries to folk dance troupes).
The municipality is home to numerous musical groups, and the folk group from Borovo has traveled to such countries as Italy, France, Turkey and Moldova to perform.
The towns and villages in the municipality have various festivals, and the town of Borovo has it’s largest festival on September 5th to mark the founding of the town. Other festivals include:
The last Sunday in August: Borovo and Batin both celebrate the Virgin Mary’s day each year.
1st of November: The village of Brestovitsa gathers to celebrate the Bulgarian Saint Ian Rilski
8th of November: The villages of Obretenik and Gorno Ablanovo have a festival each year on Arch Angel Michael’s day
Last Sunday in November: The villages of Exar Yosev and Volovo also celebrate on Arch Angel Michael’s day, but by the older Gregorian calendar.