On 31 October, after several years of absence, the renowned retail corporation Mercator was reopened. Slovenian Mercator has been known to many in Banjaluka and its vicinity, therefore no wonder that many visitors were present at the opening of new Mercator.

On Saturday, 28 October, Slovenian illustrator Peter Škerl presented his works in Banjaluka to pupils and students of the supply teaching lessons of Slovenian.

On 27 October, an event entitled »In literature and illustration« was held in the National Minorities' Club. Our guests were Samo Dražumerič, poet and writer, and Peter Škerl, illustrator, both from Dolenjska.

Pupils and students of Banjaluka were in Kranj in May. They enjoyed socialising with their peers and now their peers returned the visit.

The quiz, taking place on Saturday, 21 October, in the Jewish Centre in Banjaluka, was a great opportunity to learn many things about Slovenia: its towns and cities, mountains, lakes, sights, customs and food. The quiz was organised by the Association Triglav, and it was prepared and conducted by Darko Hederih and Pavle Ravnohrib.

On Saturday, 14 October 2017, the Concert hall of Banski dvor in Banjaluka was the place from which Slovenian songs could be heard. Alliance of Slovenian Associations in BiH “Europe Now” organised the concert hosted by the Association of the Slovenians of the RS “Triglav”.

Pupils of the Elementary School bratov Polančičev and students of First Grammar School Maribor came with their teachers on excursion in Banjaluka.

The 14th Review of cultural creativity of national minorities was held on 30 September 2017 in the sport hall Obilićevo.

Every year, on 26 September we mark the European Day of Languages observing the language diversity of Europe. In the European Union there are 24 working languages, and in addition there are many others, whereas in each country there are many those speaking languages from other parts of Europe and world.

The Prnjavor municipality is one of small municipalities. Its specific characteristic is the composition of population living there. Different ethnic groups from Europe have settled there. Cultural and ethnic differences in that area left a special impression.