France Prešeren is considered the greatest Slovenian poet and February 8 is the day we celebrate the anniversary of his death. Even today, the poet remains present in the culture and life of the Slovenian nation, whether it is his image on a coin or delicious Prešeren balls.
February 8 Slovenians have been celebrating since 1945 and it is the day when we all remember the death of our greatest by the poet France Prešeren, the author of the Slovenian national anthem. In addition to the central national celebration, at which they award each year Prešeren awards for the greatest achievements in the field of art, various cultural events are also held throughout Slovenia.
The great poet is not only remembered on this day, but in one way or another he remains present in our lives throughout the year. Image "Dr. Fig” years ago adorned the thousand-tolar banknote, today it can be found on the 2-euro coin, and its statue can be admired every time we walk through Prešeren Square in Ljubljana.
