Tribute Paid to Writer Pahor Before His 100th Birthday

Ljubljana, 18 April - Boris Pahor's moral authority as a living witness to the horrors of 20th century totalitarianisms was highlighted at an all-day event in Ljubljana on Thursday, which launched the celebration of the 100th birthday of this Trieste-based Slovenian writer.

Ljubljana Writer Boris Pahor becomes honorary citizen of Trieste. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Writer Boris Pahor becomes honorary citizen of Trieste.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana Writer Boris Pahor attends a symposium on his work and life at Cankarjev dom as one in a series of events celebrating his 100th birthday. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Writer Boris Pahor attends a symposium on his work and life at Cankarjev dom as one in a series of events celebrating his 100th birthday.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana A symposium on the work and life of writer Boris Pahor at Cankarjev dom launches a series of events celebrating his 100th birthday. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
A symposium on the work and life of writer Boris Pahor at Cankarjev dom launches a series of events celebrating his 100th birthday.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana A symposium on the work and life of writer Boris Pahor at Cankarjev dom launches a series of events celebrating his 100th birthday. Pictured: Pahor's books Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
A symposium on the work and life of writer Boris Pahor at Cankarjev dom launches a series of events celebrating his 100th birthday.
Pictured: Pahor's books
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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