Slovenia's Christmas tree on its way to the Vatican

Ljubljana, 27 November - Slovenia will this year provide a Christmas tree that will be put up in St Peter's Square in the Vatican, in what the government considers a major opportunity for promotion ahead of several important events and anniversaries in 2021.

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Florist Sabina Šegula presenting Slovenia's project of decorating this year's Christmas tree in the Vatican.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Igor Pirkovič, a set designer of the accompanying event, presenting Slovenia's project of decorating this year's Christmas tree in the Vatican.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Ethnologist Janez Bogataj presenting Slovenia's project of decorating this year's Christmas tree in the Vatican.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Jože Podgoršek presenting Slovenia's project of decorating this year's Christmas tree in the Vatican.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Government Communication Office (UKOM) director Uroš Urbanija.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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St Peter's Square in the Vatican
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