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Maturantski ples / The VCE Ball in Victoria was the first great celebration of the Slovenian language as the subject in the state school system of Victoria, in Melbourne, Australia. The celebration took place at the Slovenian club Jadran in Diggers Rest, the northern suburb of Melbourne. more...
The annual multicultural Christmas celebration for the senior citizens has become a feature of Melbourne life. Slovenian community was represented for a number of years at Oz Christmas Festival - with a song and dance performance and a handicrafts exhibiton. Slovenian National Council of Victoria twice received an award for the high quality of their contribution to the celebration. more...
The Festival which has a long tradition in Maribor and is a European cultural event celebrating the oldest living vine in the world, has been transported seven years ago to Australia the McWilliams Lillydale Estate in Victoria. Since then it has grown beyond expectations in an almost miraculous way. On 6th April 2008 the grape called modra kavčina, translated as blue franconian has been harvested for the first time. The albums is a record of the very festive event. more...
In 2003 ISSV celebrated 25 years of activity in the field of Slovenian studies in the Australian school system. A cultural event was organized by Aleksandra Ceferin with the assistance pf teachers, students and cultural wor occasion included the launch of 2 books Slovenian language in Australia by Aleksandra Ceferin and the curriculum publication of Victorian School of Languages, Slovenian CSF and VCE Course Outlines, written by Sandi and Aleksandra Ceferin. more...
Slovenian organizations in Victoria celebrate a biannual common festival to which they all contribute. The series of photos is a record of the 8th Slovenian Festival celebrated in Geelong, Victoria on 6th April 2002. more...
The grape vine on the Lent in Maribor has been officially recorded as the oldest vine in Europe and entered into the Guiness Book of Records. The annual 400 year old vine festival in October is attended by the representatives of European countries, from all over Slovenia and the local population. The grape picking is a great event, and the wine pressed from the grapes is presented to important visitors, such as Bill Clinton. more...
The Centre in Melbourne, Australia consists of Baraga House, the church of St.Cyril and Methodius and the church hall and the Mother Romana Home for the Aged. It has been since 1960 the hub of Slovenian spiritual, social and cultural life. It contains also the Baraga Library, the Office of the journal Misli and Slomšek School. more...
A cutting of the 400 years old vine of Maribor was brought to Victoria by Vinko Rizmal. It was auctioned and bought by McWilliams Vinery. It was agreed that Slovenes hold an annual vine festival at McWilliams Vinery in Dandenongs. It has become a popular event for Slovenian community. more...
Grape picking time is a time of festivals in Slovenia's wine regions.The vine is grown intensively in Pomurje. These days people are invited from all over Slovenia to join in grape-picking, refreshments and entertainment offered. more...
The Slovenian organisations of Victoria have established the tradition of biennale festivals/tabors. It is a festivity which they celebrate together, and to which they invite distinguished guests and Slovenes from other Australian states. It is a major two- day cultural,fun and sporting event. Victorian clubs take turns in providing the location. In 2008 the festival took place at the Slovenian club Jadran. more...
