SLOVENIA

Jurjevanje v Beli krajini, The oldest folklore festival in Slovenia

Jurjevanje, the oldest folklore festival in Slovenia, is based on the folk traditions of Bela Krajina region. The 5-day festival is held in the town of Črnomelj in Bela Krajina – the land of white birches, the warm Kolpa River, and rich cultural heritage. The first official Jurjevanje Festival in its current form was held in 1964. In time, it evolved into a modern festival that combines past and modern traditions, both national and international. Each year various folk dance groups from Bela Krajina, Slovenia, and abroad demonstrate their diverse folk traditions.