Documentary film by V-Art Productions/director Janko Virant /writer Ognen Georgievski.
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Slovenski Dom-Slovenian Home Association is one of the oldest active Slovenian organizations in Canada, passionate about promoting and supporting a beautiful, diverse Slovenian cultural heritage through the organization of many cultural, social and charitable events and activities.
Slovenski Dom has always focused on the most precious segment of our community, young Canadian-born Slovenians. Consequently, it has continually strived to find better and more effective ways to help these young people realize their full potential within the context of their Canadian and Slovenian backgrounds.
In this film you will see many successful Slovenski Dom activities. Observe the enthusiasm of the students in the adult Slovenian language classes. Enjoy a beautiful musical presentation by a scholarship recipient, Natalie Urbanc. Follow a delightful "Baking Potica" project that was organized to bridge the intergenerational gap between Slovenian-Canadian seniors and Canadian-born youth of Slovenian descent. The craft of baking delicious Potica (bread with a sweet,
nutty filling) represents an important part of traditional Slovenian culture. Slovenian-Canadian seniors share their baking knowledge, skill and experience with young Canadian-Slovenians.
In addition, the movie also covers some of the many wonderful Slovenian cultural events in Canada. Among them are an exhibition of the renowned Slovenian sculptor Lucka Koscak, the well-organized celebration of the Twentieth Anniversary of Slovenian independence, the entertaining performance of the Slovenian Medieval Knights and Heraldry Society with David M. Cvet, a concert with the great Walter Ostanek, accordion master and three-time Grammy winner, and a guest star performance by popular Slovenian Folk musician, Vlado Kreslin.
For the first time in the history of Canadian-Slovenian immigration, a rare, comprehensive film portrays Slovenski Dom's dedication and commitment to the preservation of Slovenian culture here in Canada. A must see for all who treasure, celebrate or want to learn more about the contemporary Canadian-Slovenian legacy.
Documentary by V-Art Productions/Director Janko Virant.
