Slovenians worldwide celebrating Culture Day
Ljubljana, 7 February - As Slovenians at home celebrate Culture Day on Friday in honour of poet France Prešeren (1800-1949), the holiday is traditionally celebrated by Slovenians around the globe, be it in cities with Slovenian diplomatic missions or among Slovenian minority members in the country's neighbours. It is no different this year.
Washington, DC, US
The manuscript of a poem written by Slovenia's most celebrated poet France Prešeren (1800-1849) on display at the Slovenian Embassy in Washington with his picture on the wall.
Photo: Robi Poredoš/STA
Washington, DC, US
Foreign Minister Miro Cerar addresses a Culture Day ceremony at the Slovenian Embassy in Washington.
Photo: Robi Poredoš/STA
Washington, DC, US
Foreign Minister Miro Cerar and MEP Lojze Peterle attend a Culture Day ceremony at the Slovenian Embassy in Washington.
Photo: Robi Poredoš/STA
Washington, DC, US
The manuscript of a poem written by Slovenia's most celebrated poet France Prešeren (1800-1849) on display at the Slovenian Embassy in Washington.
Photo: Robi Poredoš/STA
Kranj
A portrait of France Prešeren (1800-1849).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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