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International Council of Organisations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (CIOFF), Slovenia
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The Slovene branch of CIOFF is represented by the Union of Slovene Folklore Groups, a non-profit, independent union of folklore associations, folklore groups and festivals which aims to preserve Slovene traditional customs, dances, and music. The Union of Slovene Folklore Groups is a member of CIOFF and participates in data exchange, organises discussions and workshops, and attends international meetings. The main tasks of the union are organising annual meetings; coordinating groups; giving assistance in the organisation of performances, exhibitions, and symposia; and distributing information. Eligible members of the union are registered cultural groups, associations, and festivals that present Slovene folklore customs, dances, and music.
Jurjevanje in Bela krajina
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Launched in 1964 and held in the town of Črnomelj in the southern region of Slovenia, the Jurjevanje in Bela krajina is the oldest folklore festival in Slovenia. It features folklore groups from Bela krajina and other regions of Slovenia, individual folk musicians, and also international groups.
Jurjevanje is a member of the International Council for Organisations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (CIOFF), Slovenia.
International Folkore Festival, Beltinci
updated 3 hours ago
Launched in 1971, the International Folklore Festival, Beltinci takes place in the town of Beltinci in south-eastern Slovenia. Held at Beltinci Castle and in Beltinci Park, the programme features folkloric dance and presentations of traditional customs. Over the years, it has expanded to include exhibitions, book presentations, folk music evenings, culinary events, and other accompanying activities.
Folkart International Folklore Festival, Maribor
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Organised annually under the patronage of the International Council of Organisations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art (CIOFF), the Folkart International Folklore Festival, Maribor brings together folklore groups and musicians from around the world. First held in 1993, it has become a vibrant showcase of traditional music and dance. Performances follow CIOFF guidelines and typically last between five and 60 minutes, with each group giving a short presentation. The number of performers is limited to 35 per group. The festival takes place as part of the Lent Festival, unfolding across open-air stages in squares and streets throughout Maribor.
Drugajanje Festival
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The Drugajanje Festival is an annual festival initiated in 2002 and co-organised by the Bunker Institute, taking place in Maribor, Celje, Ptuj, Ljutomer, Kranj, Ljubljana, and other towns across Slovenia. Originally conceived in response to a lack of cultural programming for young audiences in Maribor, the festival has developed into a platform dedicated to performing arts and contemporary dance for teenagers. Its programme brings forward bold and relevant works that expand perspectives on art and open up space for engaging with new ideas and topics.
Contemporary dance Platform
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The Contemporary dance Platform was launched in 2007 by Plesna izba - Maribor Dance Room, arising from the need to provide sustained visibility for younger Slovene dance makers. Initially closely linked to the organisation’s educational programmes, the platform soon broadened its scope; by its fourth edition, it included professional contemporary dance productions from local and international contexts. Since 2022, the festival has been produced by the MOJA KREACIJA Association.
Spider Festival
updated 19 hours ago
Spider - a Festival of Radical Bodies is an international dance and performance festival founded in 2010 by choreographer and dancer Matej Kejžar and produced by the Ljubljana-based Pekinpah Association. Emerging from a desire to intertwine dance with critical thought, it brings together an international, transgenerational community of artists and audiences. Held outdoors at the Plečnik Auditorium in Tivoli Park, the festival presents works in dance and hybrid forms, along discussions, workshops, live music, and DJ sets, highlighting experimental practices and queer and feminist perspectives.
Zofka Kveder, writer and journalist
updated 21 hours ago
Zofka Kveder (1878–1926), a writer and journalist, who advocated for women’s rights, brought to the forefront questions and issues often marginalised in Slovenian literature and society. Her literary work is aligned with the early modernist movement in Central Europe. Her writing offers nuanced portrayals of women's lives across different stages, from youth to old age, while her characters also reflect a range of social and class backgrounds.
Nonument Group
updated 26 hours ago
The Nonument Group researches the "20th century architecture, monuments and public spaces that have undergone a shift in symbolic meaning or had lost it as a consequence of political and social changes". Its members are Neja Tomšič, Martin Bricelj Baraga (artists and producers), Nika Grabar and Miloš Kosec (architects, researchers and publicists). The art collective operates within the Nonument platform, an ongoing research and artistic project initiated by MoTA Museum of Transitory Art in 2015 and has featured at the Nova Gorica–Gorizia, European Capital of Culture (2025) and Venice Biennial (2026).