Slovenian Consulate in South Australia

Happy 35th Statehood Day, Slovenia! 🇸🇮

This advertisement appeared in Slovenia's largest newspaper Delo on 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Slovenian community in South Australia, marking 35 years of Slovenia’s independence and celebrating the remarkable journey of a nation built on freedom, democracy, and determination.

On 25 June 1991, the Slovenian people courageously embraced the opportunity to shape their own future, turning generations of hopes and aspirations into reality. Today, we proudly honour those who made independence possible and celebrate the achievements of Slovenia over the past 35 years.

Although we are many thousands of kilometres from our homeland, Slovenians in South Australia remain deeply connected to our heritage, language, culture, and the land of our ancestors.

Join us in celebrating this special milestone by listening to the moving poem-song Slovenec Slovencu on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAHIsLKBk5k

Naj živi Slovenija! ❤️

Soča River, Slovenia

photo Zhasminaivanova – Dreamstime.com

view from medieval castle Rihemberk near Branik, Slovenia

photo Jessamine – Dreamstime.com

Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia

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Bled Castle, Slovenia

photo Klodien – Dreamstime.com

millet porridge with milk, prunes and cinnamon, a traditional Slovenian Breakfast

photo Dusan Zidar – Dreamstime.com

cows grazing high in the mountains, Slovenia

photo Tadeas Pesek – Dreamstime.com

Lake Jasna at night, Slovenia

photo Nikola Jurišič – slovenia.info

Aljaz Chapel of the Saints Cyril and Methodius in the Vrata Valley, Slovenia

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

photo Andrei Antipov - Dreamstime.com