ŽIVA 2026 – Myth and Memory in the Slavic Cultural Space

Forum slovanskih kultur, 28. avgust ― The ŽIVA Award, presented by the Forum of Slavic Cultures for outstanding achievements in preserving, safeguarding and promoting Slavic heritage, returns to Slovenia from 30 September to 3 October 2026 – to Bled, a place with a special connection to the goddess Živa, after whom the award is named. According to local tradition, a sanctuary […]

HIM Festival in Bled – Heritage, Tourism and New Experiences

Forum slovanskih kultur, 28. avgust ― How can we create heritage experiences that inspire visitors and stay with them? Heritage in Motion (HIM) 2026, an international festival bringing together cultural heritage, tourism, creativity and new technologies, is coming to Bled on 29 and 30 September 2026. The festival explores how heritage can be made relevant and accessible to contemporary audiences. The […]

Ljubka’s Trail Invites You to Brda – Cancelled Due to Bad Weather

Forum slovanskih kultur, 21. avgust ― We cordially invite you to the ceremonial unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Alma M. Karlin, which will take place on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the former post office building in Kojsko (Kojsko, No. 65). The Ljubka Trail is a cultural and tourist trail dedicated to Ljubka Šorli and the women […]

Heritage in Motion 2026 Festival in Bled – Registrations Open

Forum slovanskih kultur, 29. julij ― Registrations are now open for participation in the first Heritage in Motion (HIM) 2026 Festival, which will take place on 29 and 30 September 2026 in Bled, Slovenia. After twelve years, HIM is evolving from an award ceremony into a two-day international festival for the first time, bringing together experts from the fields of cultural […]

ŽIVA 2026 in Bled – Early bird discount available until 20 August

Forum slovanskih kultur, 29. julij ― The ŽIVA Award, presented by the Forum of Slavic Cultures for outstanding achievements in preserving, safeguarding and promoting Slavic heritage, is returning “home” at the end of September – to Bled, Slovenia. According to folk tradition, as well as France Prešeren’s The Baptism on the Savica (Krst pri Savici), a sanctuary dedicated to Živa, the […]

Simona Semenič: “Feminism is for all women”

Forum slovanskih kultur, 10. julij ― On Thursday, 2 July, the third discussion evening in the series On Her Path – Conversations with the Realisers of Zofka Kveder’s Ideas took place in the garden of Villa Zlatica. The guest of literary and cultural historian Dr Katja Mihurko, moderator of the discussion series and head of the Programme Committee of the Year […]

ŽIVA 2026 in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 29. junij ― Registration is now open for the ŽIVA 2026 conference and award ceremony. The 12th edition of the ŽIVA Award will take place from 30 September to 3 October 2026 in Bled, where striking natural landscapes meet cultural heritage. Bled – with its lake, island, and castle – is considered one of the most prominent symbols of […]

Heritage in Motion 2026 Goes Global: Applications from 17 Countries and the First-Ever HIM Festival in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. junij ― The call for Heritage in Motion (HIM) 2026 has officially closed, marking another important milestone for the international awards programme. This year, we are delighted to announce that applications have been received from 17 countries across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing global interest in digital innovation for cultural heritage. For the first time, Heritage in Motion has […]

Following Her Footsteps: Discussions Opening Space for Reflection on the Legacy of Zofka Kveder

Forum slovanskih kultur, 22. junij ― In May and June, the first two events in the series Following Her Footsteps took place at Villa Zlatica and in its garden. The series explores the legacy of one of Slovenia’s most important writers, public intellectuals, and advocates for women’s rights, shedding light on her relevance in contemporary society through different perspectives. The discussions […]

Myth and Memory – ŽIVA 2026 in Bled

Forum slovanskih kultur, 9. junij ― Registration is now open for the ŽIVA 2026 conference and award ceremony. The 12th edition of the ŽIVA Award, titled Myth and Memory in the Slavic Cultural Space, will take place from 30 September to 3 October 2026 in Bled, where striking natural landscapes meet cultural heritage. Bled – with its lake, island, and castle […]

FSK Director Andreja Rihter Participates in the 4th Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum

Forum slovanskih kultur, 6. junij ― At the invitation of Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, former President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Andreja Rihter, Director of the Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK), participated in the 4th Skopje Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2026, held on 27–28 May 2026. The forum, co-organised by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD), the International Center Alliance of Civilisations (ICAC), and partner institutions, […]

Deadline for HIM 2026 Applications Extended to 20 June

Forum slovanskih kultur, 30. maj ― The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) and the European Museum Academy (EMA) announce that the application deadline for the international Heritage in Motion (HIM) Award 2026 has been extended until 20 June 2026. Heritage in Motion is one of the leading international awards in the field of digital and audiovisual interpretation of cultural heritage. Since […]

On Interpretation in Museums – The 17th PIRANOVA Concluded

Forum slovanskih kultur, 29. maj ― The Forum of Slavic Cultures, in cooperation with the Regional Museum Koper, the European Museum Academy (EMA), and the LETS Museum of Literature in Trieste, organized the 17th International Summer School of Museology PIRANOVA in Koper between 25 and 28 May. This year’s edition was held under the title Museum Laboratory No. 1: Interpretation with […]

Bled in the Spirit of Heritage – ŽIVA 2026 is Coming

Forum slovanskih kultur, 25. maj ― The call for the ŽIVA Award 2026 has concluded with an outstanding response. In recent months, jury visits have taken place, and attention is now gradually turning to the central event of this year’s edition – the 12th ŽIVA Conference and Award Ceremony, which will take place in Bled, Slovenia, from 30 September to 3 […]

Women Writers Route Connects: Dr. Andreja Rihter Visits the Museum of Literature in Warsaw

Forum slovanskih kultur, 24. maj ― Dr. Andreja Rihter visited the Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature in Warsaw, where, within the framework of the Council of Europe Cultural Route Women Writers Route, she met with the institution’s leadership and learned more about its activities in preserving and presenting literary heritage. The Women Writers Route, one of the Council of Europe’s Cultural […]