Are you planning to visit Slovenia in February? Perhaps you want to experience the local culture? You will have such an opportunity!
- On the 8th of February all over Slovenia celebrate the Day of Prešerna, which is also known as the day of Slovenian culture. Slovenes are especially grateful to Franz Preshern, who made it possible to break the stereotype that the Slovene language is too crude and primitive for poetry. On February 8, it is customary to visit museums and cinemas, which receive all visitors free of charge. If you wish, you can come closer to understanding culture, art and find harmony by visiting concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions.
- Kuretovane is a Slovenian folk festival dedicated to spring and fertility. The carnival, which is related to Slavic paganism, is dedicated to the farewell to winter. The event first occurred on February 27, 1960. The last few years, the carnival began to be held at midnight on February 2 (Presentation of the Lord). Currently, the main event of Kurentovanya is the procession, which is a promenade of dressed-up people in masks. An integral part are presentations of the carnival groups, which are held on Saturday morning or Sunday before the procession. Tourists can see the performances of masks in the old square in front of the town hall, take part in an entertainment event, enjoy the performances of talented groups.
Holidays in Slovenia in February can give pleasant impressions, because every tourist has the opportunity to enjoy rich cultural leisure.
Shopping in Slovenia in February
February is the last opportunity to enjoy pleasant winter discounts. In Ljubljana, you should visit the Nama shopping center, where you can see children's goods, interior accessories, small and large household appliances, cutlery, towels and bed linen, clothes, shoes, jewelry. When planning your wardrobe renewal, you can get the help of experienced stylists.
In Maribor, you can visit the Europark shopping center, which covers an area of about 40,000 square meters. There are more than 100 shops on the territory of the shopping center, and you can take a break from shopping in a cozy restaurant.
In Celje, tourists can visit the Citycenter, which must be included in the shopping program.
Enjoy getting to know Slovenia, because it is one of the best countries in Europe!
