ŽIVA 2026 – Myth and Memory in the Slavic Cultural Space
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Heritage in Motion 2026 Goes Global: Applications from 17 Countries and the First-Ever HIM Festival in Bled
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 […]
Forum of Slavic Cultures at the Prague Book Fair
The Forum of Slavic Cultures was once again represented this year at the international book fair Book World in Prague (Svět knihy Praha) as part of the CEEBM (Central and East European Book Market) programme, where it participated for the second consecutive year alongside representatives of the Central and East European book scene. At the […]
PIRANOVA – the 17th International Summer School of Museology will begin soon
The Forum of Slavic Cultures, in cooperation with the European Museum Academy, the Koper Regional Museum, and the LETS Museum – Literature Trieste, is organising the 17th International Summer School of Museology PIRANOVA, which will take place from 25 to 27 May 2026 at the Koper Regional Museum and conclude with an excursion to Trieste. […]
A Discussion on Slovenian and Slavic Novels on World Book Day
On World Book Day, a discussion titled “The Slovenian Novel in the Slavic Context” took place as part of the Slovenian Book Days programme, organized by the Slovenian Writers’ Association. The event was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels series. The event featured Andreja Rihter, Director of FSK, and writer Jani […]
The Fifth Festival of Slavic Literatures Marking the 20th Anniversary of the 100 Slavic Novels Collection
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 […]