Prešeren Day in Slovenia

The historical festival in Kranj is one of the best known events at this occasion. The Slovenian cultural holiday also takes place in other Slovene populated areas around the globe. The annual holiday celebrates the success of Slovenian poet France Prešeren and falls on the date of his death.

France Prešeren was the greatest Slovenian poet, who lived in the first half of the 19th century. He is of great importance for the Slovenian people, as his poetry and his work greatly contributed to strengthening the Slovenian sense of nationhood and cultural identity.

France Prešeren was the greatest Slovenian poet, who lived in the first half of the 19th century. He is of great importance for the Slovenian people, as his poetry and his work greatly contributed to strengthening the Slovenian sense of nationhood and cultural identity.