Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DORMOUSE NIGHT, CERKNICA
A celebration and feast during the very short dormouse-hunting season of late September
in the forests around Snežnik Castle.
SLOVENIAN FILM FESTIVAL
A pivotal event in the Slovenian cinema world, this three-day festival in Portorož in late
September or early October sees screenings and awards. (
www.fsf.si
)
October
Coastal areas quieten down for the year and the action shifts to big cities like
Ljubljana, where the cultural season of classical concerts, ballet and theatre is in full
swing.
CITY OF WOMEN
Ljubljana's two-week international festival focusing on contemporary arts and culture cre-
ated by women (
Click here
)
.
LJUBLJANA MARATHON
First run in 1996, this marathon (
Click here
)
draws an increasingly international field.
November
The solemn holiday of All Souls' Day (1 November) sets the tone for the rest of this
mostly dark, chilly month. On this day, Slovenes bring candles to cemeteries to re-
member departed loved ones.
