17th gathering of beekeepers and celebration of World Bee Day
The main celebration of the World Bee Day in Slovenia this year will take place at various locations at the sports centre and the castle park in Ravne. The programme features a wide range of cultural and fun events. The local beekeeping, agricultural and handicraft traditions will be presented at the castle marketplace. Visitors will be able to sample the sweetness of honey stew, and view an exhibition of beehive end panels made by Koroška schoolchildren and an exhibition of lace by the Koroška Lacemakers Society. The event will also feature musicians and a folklore group.
The event is organised by the Koroška Beekeepers Association in cooperation with the Slovenian Beekeepers Association and under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food.
PROGRAMME 18 MAY 2019
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TIME |
EVENTS |
LOCATION |
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8.00–14.00 |
Exhibition of beehive end panels made by Koroška schoolchildren on the theme of 20 May – World Bee Day; |
Ravne Castle |
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8.00–14.00 |
Beekeeping, agricultural and handicraft market; |
Ravne Castle Park |
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8.00–14.00 |
Tour and presentation of ironworking museum, “Štauharija” forge, |
Ravne town centre |
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9.00–14.00 |
Tour of Prežihov’s Hut, Prežihov Voranc Memorial Museum |
Preški vrh, Kotlje |
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9.00– 14.00 |
Tour of Prevalje beekeeping centre (transport by bus or van, guided tour) |
Prevalje |
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10.00, 11.00, 12.00, |
Guided tours of Ravne Castle |
Ravne Castle |
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11.00– 12.30 |
Gala celebration with honoured guest speakers and a wide range of cultural events:
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Main event venue, |
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13.00 – |
Lunch and socialising with Alpine ethno-pop ensemble |
Main event venue, |
Further information:
- Koroška Beekeepers Association, Meža 10, 2370 Dravograd (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 041 712 668; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 041 754 272)
- Invitation to the event
