Friday, 19 November 2016 was the day for which the Slovenians of Banja Luka were preparing for several months.

On Thursday, 3 November, a poetry collection by Marko Kravos “Salt on tongue” was presented in the National and University Library of the Republic of Srpska in Banja Luka. The book was published by “Kuća poezije”, while the Association of Slovenians “Triglav” took part in the organisation of the literary evening.

They say that music is the most popular language in the world. »Where words fail, music speaks,« wrote Danish writer of fairytales Hans Christian Andersen.

Pupils of supply teaching lessons from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina and guests from Serbia gathered in Banja Luka. During the quiz prepared by Darko Hederih and Pavle Ravnohrib they showed how much they knew about water.

The Slovenian Emigrant Association made an art announcement in spring for children drawings and paintings.

Reading is fun, books take us to the world of imagination, while at the same time they are reflecting our world.

On 30 September 2016 the Union of RS National Minorities organised the 4th Review of National Minorities and Review of Folklore Šibovska.

At the initiative of the Council of Europe, on 26 September we mark the European language Day every year since 2001. On that day, throughout Europe, there are a number of activities for children and adults.

On Saturday, 24 September 2016, the Mixed choir “Davorin Jenko”, children folklore group and members of the Association of Slovenians “Triglav” travelled to Rijeka.

On 24 September 2016 a review of cultural creativity was held in Banja Luka presenting tradition, culture and customs of national minorities.