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Without boarding a plane, enjoy the experience of Slovenia – on Slovenian soil – with native food, wine, live entertainment, diplomats and much more. Take in the rich customs of the Slovenian people and savor the hospitality in this beautiful embassy.
Tonight, we will welcome visiting Slovenian performers, in town this week only, for an exclusive performance. Then you will be invited to a buffet feast of traditional Slovenian delicacies and with Slovenian wine served at the open bar. The evening will also provide you with the opportunity to meet diplomatic personnel.
FEATURING:
1) SLOVENIAN FOOD:
MENU:
Prosciutto, Melon, Cheese, Figs, Olives
Octopus Potato Salad
String Beans Salad
Ljubljanski Puranji Kotleti –Ljubljana Turkey Cutlet
Mlinci-homemade pasta served with Gravy
Beets Salad with Dandelion & Boiled Eggs
Kranjska Kobasa –Carniolan Sausage served with Sour Kraut
Belokranjska Pogaca-Salted Bread
Dessert:
Povitica -Nutroll
Kremsnita &Vanilla Custard Cream
Assorted Homemade Pettit Dessert
2) SLOVENIAN OPEN BAR:
Sample a variety of Slovenian wine as well as other refreshments (beer and nonalcoholic drinks).
3) SLOVENIAN DIPLOMATIC GREETING:
Meet the Ambassador and his staff as they welcome you to the embassy with a special greeting.
4) SLOVENIAN LIVE PERFORMANCE.
Tonight only!
VISITING SLOVENIAN PERFORMERS IN D.C. FOR A RATE AND EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE!
- POETRY: The show by artist Dragica Čarna is called "Love without home" and is based on collection of her poems in three languages (85% in English and 15% in Slovenian and Spanish). The performance consists of four thematic sets of poems, Songs of the Sun, Moon, Lilith and Venus:,
- LIVE DANCE: The Slovenian dancer Federico Ordoñez is a professional flamenco - contemporary dancer with a great deal of experience and huge repertoires of events across Europe. Talented dancer with a unique creative power and charisma.
- LIVE MUSIC: Slovenian Anthony Arrubba is also a very prominent professional musician with studies of Classic – flamenco guitar and performs throughout Europe.
5) SLOVENIAN ART:
Experience the art of Slovenia currently on display at the Embassy.
6) SLOVENIAN FILM:
Enjoy a special film highlighting the scenery, culture and people of Slovenia.
