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We congratulate to dr. Edward Gobetz, decorated with Order of Merit from the President of the Republic of Slovenia, for his life’s work and contribution to the recognition of Slovenia and enrichment of knowledge about the achievements of Slovenians in the world. Dr. Gobec – linguist, sociologist and anthropologist, writer and publicist, and above all a researcher and collector of ...

If you saw numerous groups wandering and exploring Cleveland and its neighboring cities on Father’s Day weekend, wearing Slovenian clothing, with Slovenian flags, posters and other props, we hope you weren’t alarmed!  It was not an invasion of Slovenian tourists in Cleveland, but a competition/project, named “Discover Slovenia in Cleveland.”  This competition was a photo hunt, in which teams were ...

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the Slovenian Embassy in Washington, Consulate General of Slovenia in Cleveland, as well as our visa application centers, will not accept any visa applications until further notice.

The sculpture, of patinated cherry, shows a Slovenian Lady in traditional dress, complete with AVBA (bonnet). She carries in her arm a bouquet of nageljni (red carnations), the Slovenian national flower, and waves a handkerchief in greeting. The original ancient oak base shows the capital city's coat-of-arms, with Ljubljana Castle on the hills of the city, and Dragon as Protector of the city and the Ljubljanica river.

The Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Andrej G. Rode, City of Cleveland Mayor, Frank G. Jackson, and Councilman, Michael D. Polensek, hosted a celebration commemorating Slovenian Statehood Day at Cleveland City Hall on Thursday June 13.

The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Chairman Emeritus and co-founder Tony Petkovsek. Tony brought new life to the Cleveland-Style Polka. Just when polka music seemed played out, young Tony arrived on the scene in 1961 with a daily radio show that revived America’s good-time sound. He inspired new and classic bands to record albums. His polka tours brought attention to Slovenia and took the happy music around the world. Tony’s Thanksgiving polka weekends still attract a thousand fans. His music events and causes made him an important community leader.

On Wednesday, February 6 Slovenian Embassy in Washington DC organized a reception with a presentation of the original Prešeren manuscripts and the exhibition Prešeren in popular music.

If Luka Doncic was unaware that Cleveland is home to the second-largest Slovenian population outside of Slovenia, fans at Quicken Loans Arena reminded him quickly on Saturday night.

On Saturday, August 11, over 70 members from all of Folklorna Skupina Kres’s age groups performed at the Slovenska Pristava.  Hundreds of guests attended the event on what a beautiful summer day with barely a cloud in the sky.  The performance included several lively stylized polkas, a traditional folklore number from the region of Premurkje, a toe-tapping swing number and ...

The National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum and the Slovenian Society Home teamed up and presented The 36th Super Button Box Bash on April 8. Hundreds gathered at the Slovenian Society Home in Euclid for the annual event that showcased music from performers all across the country. Polka songs resonated throughout the upper ballroom and lower hall. The bash was a daylong ...