Bilten_1_2017.pdf

The Slovenian CIOFF National Section, Zveza Ljudskih Tradicijskih Skupin Slovenije, published its January 2017 bulletin. The bulletin includes a greeting from mag. Janja Ravnikar, where she discusses the 46th CIOFF World Congress in Italy and the unofficial networking that took place, which led to several invitations for Slovenian groups to participate in foreign festivals. She also mentions that some CIOFF festivals do not follow the rules and choose groups through other channels, which raises questions about the purpose of national sections.

The bulletin also includes an article by dr. Bruno Ravnikar, "Novoletno razmišljanje", where he reflects on the new year and the importance of international CIOFF festivals for the organization. He mentions the role of CIOFF in connecting European folk festivals and the participation of Slovenian groups in these events.

Other articles in the bulletin include reports from Slovenian groups that participated in foreign festivals, such as AFS Ozara's experience in Fribourg, Switzerland. The bulletin also announces upcoming events and provides information about the organization's activities, including the preparation of a new statute and the replacement of a member of the editorial board.