The Forum of Slavic Cultures (FSK) is delighted to announce the 11th edition of the Živa Awards and Conference.

For over a decade, the Živa Award has celebrated outstanding achievements in preserving and promoting Slavic cultural heritage, while building a vibrant network of more than 210 museums and heritage sites across 13 Slavic countries. Named after the Slavic goddess Živa – symbol of life, vitality, and beauty – the award also serves as a platform for exchange and innovation in contemporary museology.

Highlights of the 2025 Edition
Theme: Echoes of Heritage and the Future of Museums – exploring how heritage inspires inclusive, future-oriented museum practices.
Award Categories: Best Slavic Museum · Best Slavic Heritage Site · New: Best in Preserving Slavic Heritage Worldwide
Keynote Speakers: Sandro Debono (Malta) · Alessio Mazzolotti (Italy) · Roberto Zancan (Italy/Switzerland)
Programme: Presentations by nominated institutions · Expert panels · Networking at the Živa Marketplace · Gala Award Ceremony and Dinner (10 October) · Cultural tours of Trebinje · Excursion to UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Mostar’s Old Bridge and Vjetrenica Cave

Join Us in Trebinje
The Živa Awards 2025 will bring together museum and heritage professionals, cultural leaders, and innovators from across the Slavic world and beyond for five days of inspiration, dialogue, and discovery in one of the Balkans’ most beautiful cities.

Informations and contact: ziva.hanc@fsk.si