The Association of Slovenians “Triglav” Banja Luka and teacher Valentina Gradič prepared abundant programme for the pupils: attendance at the National Minorities’ Review, attendance at classes, guided tour of Banja Luka, participation at entertainment programme by Sten Viler, excursion to Krupa na Vrbasu, visit to an equestrian club – riding, walk in Slatina – short presentation of history of Slovenians at Slatina. For students from Banja Luka the contact with pupils from Planina had a great value because they were again given the possibility to speak Slovenian. Pupils from Planina had the chance to get familiar with the environment foreign to them and were thrilled about it. This contributed to diminishing some stereotypes about BiH and people who live here. Hospitality of people was confirmed to them. They all had enough opportunities to socialise and establish intercultural dialogue.
Valentina Gradič
