In Her Footsteps – A Series of Conversations with Contemporary Interpreters of Zofka Kveder’s Ideas

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. april ― In the Year of Zofka Kveder, we are organising a series of conversations titled In Her Footsteps, held in the garden of Villa Zlatica. Katja Mihurko will be in conversation with contemporary women who carry forward the ideas of the writer. Zofka Kveder was a pioneer in the Slovenian cultural space in many respects. As a […]

The Fifth Festival of Slavic Literatures Marking the 20th Anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels Collection

Forum slovanskih kultur, 23. april ― The fifth Festival of Slavic Literatures took place in Ljubljana, Maribor, and Celje from 14 to 16 April 2026 and was ceremonially marked this year by the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels collection. As in previous years, the festival hosted established Slavic authors, translators, and literary scholars, reaffirming its role as an important […]

A Night at Villa Zlatica

Forum slovanskih kultur, 22. april ― On the night of April 18–19, a truly special programme took place at Villa Zlatica. In cooperation with the Museum and Galleries of the City of Ljubljana, the Forum of Slavic Cultures created a unique cultural experience: a night at the museum for brave children. Accompanied by curator-educator Ema Marinčič and two experienced animators, a […]

ŽIVA 2026 Call Closes – Record Interest and an Autumn Gathering in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 31. marec ― The ŽIVA Award 2026 call for applications has now closed. This year’s response was exceptional – the highest number of applicants to date – confirming the growing recognition and importance of the ŽIVA Award as one of the leading international platforms for recognising excellence in the field of Slavic cultural heritage. In the coming months, […]

Museum Lab No. 1

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. marec ― The 17th International Summer School of Museology PIRANOVA 2026 will take place in Koper, Slovenia, from 25 to 27 May 2026. This year’s edition, titled Museum Lab No. 1: Interpretation through Words and Technology, will focus on questions of interpreting and communicating cultural heritage. This year’s Summer School will explore how museums tell stories about […]

FSK at the Slovenian Book Days

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. marec ― On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels collection, a discussion entitled “The Slovenian Novel in the Slavic Context” will take place as part of the programme of the Slovenian Book Days. Former coordinator and editor of the collection Sara Špelec will be in conversation with FSK Director Andreja Rihter and […]

Slovenian Flute Orchestra Celebrates a Successful Regional Tour

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. marec ― The Slovenian Flute Orchestra has successfully concluded its international tour The Balkan Road Trip, which offered audiences across the region a diverse, dynamic, and artistically refined musical experience. The tour represents an important step in the international promotion of Slovenian musical creativity and contributes to strengthening cultural dialogue in Southeast Europe. The concert journey began […]

Skopje Marks the 20th Anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels Project

Forum slovanskih kultur, 18. marec ― On 27 February 2026, the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels collection was celebrated at the National and University Library “St. Kliment Ohridski” in Skopje. The ceremony was opened by the library’s director, Jovica Nikčevski, who highlighted the institution’s role as a guardian and promoter of literary heritage, as well as the project’s importance […]

ŽIVA 2026 – Deadline Extended to 30 March!

Forum slovanskih kultur, 9. marec ― All institutions interested in applying for the ŽIVA Award are hereby informed that the application deadline has been extended until 30 March 2026. Until then, applications are accepted in all categories: Best Slavic Museum, Best Slavic Heritage Site, and the category open to institutions outside the Slavic world – Excellence Diploma for the Preservation of […]

The Balkan Road Trip – A Musical Journey Across the Balkans

Forum slovanskih kultur, 6. marec ― The tour of the Slovenian Flute Orchestra, titled The Balkan Road Trip, offers a diverse and dynamic musical journey featuring works by Slovenian composers from different generations—from the Renaissance master Jacobus Gallus to contemporary composers such as Leon Firšt and Anže Rozman, among others. The programme is further enriched by one composition from each of […]
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