Where to go on February 8, 2020, Prešeren's Day, the Slovenian festival of culture?

Where can you go for February 8, 2020?

February 8, the day he said goodbye to us in 1849 dr. France Preseren, is traditionally reserved for culture, which is why the name Slovenian cultural (and national) holiday sticks to it. We are already celebrating Prešeren's Day since 1945, but it became a day off only after independence. However, if February 8 in 2020 falls on a Saturday, there will be nothing from the day off. But nothing happens. Instead of regretting, look at how you can get the most out of the celebration of Slovenian culture and the memory of France Prešeren.

Prešeren's shift 2020

Prešeren's shift, which dresses Kranj in the image of the 19th century and revives the memory of our greatest poet dr. Franceta Prešerna, is one of the most recognizable Slovenian events on the cultural holiday, February 8. They will present themselves on the streets of Kranje many artisan masters of domestic and artistic crafts, they will hit choirs, Prešeren's poems will be recited, they will spin folklore groups, they will play linemen and townspeople will be walking around the town in typical town clothes.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 / squares and streets of old Kranj

A hike along the Žirovnica cultural heritage trail

Honor the memory of our greatest poet dr. France Prešeren and on February 8, go to his native village for a traditional hike Žirovnica cultural heritage trails. One of the most beautiful themed routes in Slovenia invites you to your birthplace giants of Slovenian culture. Discover the views that inspired them, collect commemorative stamps on the hiker's card and take part in a variety of cultural events at various locations along the route. Above all, don't miss the central ceremony at the Prešeren monument in Vrba, where they will perform at 1 p.m. Mixed singing group dr. France Prešeren Žirovnica – Breznica, actress Tina Gorenjak and music group Katalena.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 / Žirovnica

Prešeren's Day at Ljubljana Castle

On the central cultural holiday, all cultural gourmands will be able to see the permanent exhibitions for free Slovenian history and the Puppet Museum, a short film about the history of the castle and se climbed the observation tower, from where there is a wonderful view of the city under Castle Hill. You will also have a unique opportunity to visit a themed exhibition Mighty guardians of the past: Castles in Slovenia, which closes its doors just one day later, on Sunday, February 9. In addition, you will be able to join one of the free guided tours; the castle guides will tell you many stories that have been woven behind the castle walls over the centuries.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / Ljubljana Castle

Slovenian cultural holiday in the National Gallery

On the occasion of the Slovenian cultural holiday, you are invited to the National Gallery to view the permanent collection and occasional exhibitions and k visiting many free activities (creating with academic painters, a concert by the vocal group BeJazzy, taking photos with selected props from the paintings, etc.).

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / National Gallery Ljubljana

Prešeren's Day in the National Museum of Slovenia

On the Slovenian cultural holiday, the museum opens its doors wide: enter through them! Visit the permanent exhibitions for free Stories from the crossroads of worlds, Egyptian collection, Roman lapidary and the occasional exhibition When the metal sings.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / National Museum of Slovenia, Ljubljana

Prešeren's Day in the City Museum

You are also invited to the Slovenian cultural festival in the City Museum. There are free public guided exhibitions Book. Knowledge. Reason. and Ljubljana. History. City. Be among the first to save theirs new quiz, with which you can check whether you are a true Ljubljana resident after viewing the exhibition on the history of Ljubljana.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / City Museum of Ljubljana

Prešeren's Day in the National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova

On the Slovenian cultural holiday, the museum opens its doors wide: enter through them! Visit the permanent exhibition for free Historical and art collections and occasional exhibitions Coptic fabrics and The disappearing world – let's preserve our sea.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / National Museum of Slovenia – Metelkova, Ljubljana

Prešeren's day in TMS

They also invite you to their company on Prešeren Day in the Technical Museum of Slovenia and in the Museum of Post and Telecommunications. There will be a guided tour of the exhibitions Man on the Moon, Jugoton 1947–1991, Don't let the noise make you despair and Tamed electricity. You will be able to take a look at the Museum of Post and Telecommunications museum collection, and will also take place thematic workshops for children.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / TMS, Borovnica

Slovenian cultural holiday in the Modern Gallery

On Saturday, February 8, 2020, you are also invited to the Modern Gallery and the Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova. You will be able to take a look there the latest exhibitions, attended workshops for children and adults and enjoyed excellent coffee in cafes Modern and MSUM canteen.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / Moderna galerija, Ljubljana

Slovenian cultural holiday and Swiss Open Day

They prepare in Switzerland free viewing of exhibitions, visits to studios and a varied all-day program, which will be concluded by the band's concert at 19:00 Brencl gang.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. / MGLC and MGLC Switzerland, Ljubljana

Cultural holiday at the Slovenian Philharmonic

The Slovenian Philharmonic and the Slovenian Percussion Project (SToP) open their doors to a young musical audience with a traditional percussion concert on the cultural holiday, this time with the title We're pounding and humming! They will join the playful percussionists of the Slovenian Percussion Project this year guitars of all kinds: acoustic, electric... At the concert you will learn how many strings a guitar has, why guitarists regularly go for manicures and what guitar sounds are most often accompanied in Spain. It is also promising lucky guy – with a bit of luck it will be possible guitar from Vadya Guitar Salon yours. Free tickets are available from January 29, 2020 at the reception of the Slovenian Philharmonic.

WHEN: February 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. / Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, Ljubljana