The Prešeren
day, Slovenian cultural holiday is celebrated on the 8th of February. On this
day in the year 1849 died the biggest Slovenian poet France Prešeren. The poet
made a great contribution to the Slovenian poetry and its recognition in the
world. His outstanding creative achievements relate to the Romanticism. He was
very important person; therefore, his monuments are all over the country. The
most famous is the monument in Ljubljana, which stands on the Prešeren Square
and looks at Julia in the nearby building.
On the day of the Slovenian cultural holiday, a central event is held, at which the Prešeren Awards and the Prešeren Foundation Awards are presented, which in the Republic of Slovenia are the highest awards for achievements in the field of art. On the Prešeren day various events take place all over Slovenia. People can visit most museums, theatres and exhibitions for free. This decision was made with the goal of raising the level of cultural awareness in the Republic of Slovenia.
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