Festive mood but also bitterness at Prešeren Prize ceremony

Ljubljana, 7 February - Poet Boris A. Novak and ballet dancer and choreographer Janez Mejač received the top honours as Slovenia's finest artists and culture were celebrated at a high-profile ceremony on Wednesday.

Ljubljana Chairman of the Prešeren Fund Vinko Möderndorfer addresses the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day . Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Chairman of the Prešeren Fund Vinko Möderndorfer addresses the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day .
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Poet Boris A Novak conferred the Prešeren Prize at the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day . Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Poet Boris A Novak conferred the Prešeren Prize at the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day .
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Poet Boris A Novak conferred the Prešeren Prize at the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day . Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Boris A Novak conferred the Prešeren Prize at the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day .
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Poet Boris A Novak conferred the Prešeren Prize at the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day . Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Poet Boris A Novak conferred the Prešeren Prize at the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day .
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Chairman of the Prešeren Fund Vinko Möderndorfer addresses the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day . Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Chairman of the Prešeren Fund Vinko Möderndorfer addresses the ceremony on the eve of Culture Day .
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana PM Miro Cerar congratulates Prešeren Prize winner Boris A. Novak. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
PM Miro Cerar congratulates Prešeren Prize winner Boris A. Novak.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Prešeren Prize winners. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Prešeren Prize winners.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Prešeren Prize winners. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Prešeren Prize winners.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Prešeren Prize winners. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Prešeren Prize winners.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana A reception for Prešeren Prize winners. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
A reception for Prešeren Prize winners.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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