got a damaged tooth covered in gold at a nearby dentist would melt it down for her own dying tooth and film the process Marija Kobale (Mica for short) decided to visit the dentist in a nearby town and encase a damaged tooth in a golden veneer she couldn't say exactly what was wrong with the tooth, where the dentist was based or how much it cost – but what’s certain is that the tooth remained with her until 2013 when it was removed and replaced by an artificial set. Sixty years later thinking she might melt it down and use the gold for something useful. What she couldn’t have predicted was that her granddaughter, Lucija Rosc, would take the tooth in question, turn it into a gold coating for her own dying tooth The tooth began its journey as a fashionable accessory coolness solidified in the general atmosphere of 1960s Yugoslavia And Mica would certainly fit the vibe – one of the archival photographs that Lucija used in the past shows a young Mica on a motorcycle smiling broadly at someone we cannot see It’s not difficult to imagine her character especially if we’re familiar with Lucija’s work In her project Mica Reads Jokes (2023) the photographer produced a vinyl record of her grandmother’s collection of jokes some of them quite raunchy – and made funnier by the fact that it’s Mica’s voice reading them for us. She used to keep a little notebook to collect the jokes and write down her favourites pulling it out during a quiet moment at family gatherings and testing the jokes on her relatives.  who dedicated several exhibitions (Superpositions, Škuc gallery 2022; Podmet, Miklova hiša gallery 2023) to her relationship with her grandparents, has now chosen to continue exploring the topic and dedicate a project solely to her grandmother. The artist is once again dealing with topics of family dynamics and memory, and still uses photography as her preferred medium But the real focus of the exhibition is a performative documentary film about the tooth’s journey from Mica to Lucija; its transfer is a gesture of passing down an heirloom, and the tooth becomes a totem of sorts. After all Lucija used the gold to cure her own dying tooth (fifth bottom left) in a symbolic gesture of succession The film oscillates between archival footage of Lucija’s childhood, iPhone-filmed excerpts of her conversations with Mica dated from 2016 to today and the process of her tooth replacement. We see Mica lost in thought, lovingly forcing her granddaughter to take homefood and aimlessly tidying up the apartment. There is a scene of Mica looking for her missing slipper engaging everyone present in the hunt. These scenes show us how Mica is seen by her granddaughter but they also possessa certain universality almost as if we were rewatching our own memories. The footage also speaks of Lucija’s artistic practice which is based on the fictionalisation of personal memory but always managing to imbue her narratives with a sense of humour and induced nostalgia casts of Lucija’s teeth and Mica’s gold tooth, and documentation of the dental work are all part of the story where mundane objects are turned into important pieces of the puzzle presented as almost sacred objects. The project is both playful and vulnerable with the artist letting us in on the otherwise private and intimate part of her life. The tooth serves as a metaphor for remembrance with the artist asking whether it is possible to solidify a cherished memory by literally implanting it in one’s body. The project is definitely a homage to her grandmother and a celebration of her character, yet on a more sombre note it also deals with the fear of losing a loved one and the question of what will remain once they are gone – and how one can carry their legacy into the future.  Lucija's main focus is a performative documentary film that chronicles the tooth’s journey from Mica to herself The transfer of the tooth symbolizes the passing down of an heirloom Here is the private link to watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8UP7na5wec Mica is holding Lucija's bottle of milk The moment captures her gentle presence and the familiarity of a cherished routine 2024," Lucija explores the theme of 'babiščina' or 'heirloom' through the tooth as a metaphor for remembrance She questions whether a cherished memory can be solidified by implanting it in one's body The project is a heartfelt homage to her grandmother addressing the fear of losing a loved one and reflecting on how to carry their legacy into the future 2024" is a site-specific installation showcasing photographs of Lucija's grandmother's golden tooth It includes images from family albums and her grandparents' collections This piece serves as both a tribute and an archive bringing together all the "evidence" of her grandmother's golden tooth and highlighting its significance in their shared history Lucija discovered two pictures of Mica from 1965 The left photo had been torn and “retouched,” attempting to either remove or conceal her golden tooth Mica explained that she had to send the left picture for a bureaucratic task or job-related matter and preferred that the recipient not see her gold tooth Mica is posing at the highest peak in Slovenia which stands at an elevation of 2,863 meters above sea level The photograph captures her in a moment of triumph surrounded by breathtaking views of the alpine landscape The photo was taken just after Lucija had her grandmother's melted golden veneer installed in her mouth The image captures the moment when a piece of family history became part of her adding a quiet touch of significance to her expression Optically scanned grandmother's dental veneer 1 The installation consists of a wooden structure supporting three differently shaped pieces of styrofoam Each piece displays a unique position of Lucija's grandmother's optically scanned dental veneer Plaster models of upper and lower dental arch The installation features plaster models of Lucija's upper and lower dental arches with a clear indication of where a golden tooth was later installed This specific tooth is removable and serves as a mold emphasizing the practical aspect of the dental installation while inviting viewers to engage with the physicality of the artwork Optically scanned grandmother's dental veneer 2 An optical scan of Lucija's grandmother's dental veneer captures the details of the piece The image provides a straightforward digital record of the personal item Optically scanned grandmother's dental veneer 3 Slovenia - August 2023 - At the beginning of August Slovenia was hit by a violent thunderstorm which affected more than half of the country More than 4,000 houses were damaged or destroyed which is collecting aid for the affected families The Slovenian government declared 14 August as a 'Day of Solidarity' an opportunity to help those who have suffered the most serious damage The appeal was answered by 30,000 volunteers including various groups from Salesian works the group of adult scouts from the Salesian parish of Cerknica one of the worst damaged villages in the Savinja valley ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements the Prime Minister and the Minister for Natural Resources and Spatial Planning met with the mayors of the flood-affected municipalities in the region who briefed them on the situation on the ground and the needs of the local communities “We faced a disaster of unprecedented proportions pool all our know-how and resources and organise ourselves well can we meet even these challenges,” underlined the Prime Minister With the mayors of the affected municipalities the inventory of the damage as well as the necessary flood protection measures and the search for longer-term solutions The Prime Minister said that permanent solutions should be sought for substitute buildings they do not need to look for building plots and then the state will put prefabricated buildings there,” summarised the Prime Minister and added that such land was already identified in some municipalities Prime Minister Robert Golob and the Minister of the Economy then met with representatives of affected local companies Business representatives expressed their gratitude for the immediate response of the Government They stressed the importance of finding appropriate solutions together a view echoed by the Prime Minister: “We want to have a constant and direct dialogue precisely to find the best possible solutions.” where the homes of many families were damaged or destroyed in the recent floods “It will not help if production resumes in a month with new machinery unless measures are taken to prevent such a disaster repeating in two months And it will not help to launch economic activities and put in place flood protection if we do not help the people who have been left homeless or whose homes are flooded today We need to tackle all three segments in a coordinated and simultaneous manner And we can only tackle them together,” concluded Prime Minister Robert Golob Did you find the information you were looking for Do you want to receive a response from the responsible institution Clicking on the link will open your default e-mail program and automatically draft a message that you can send to the institution responsible for the content of this website ask for a reply This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page These are the most unique accommodations in Slovenia Check which one they are the most unique accommodations in Slovenia Check our list and let us know in the comments if we've missed any (we're sure Slovenia is full of such and different gems) The Raduha House opened its doors to its first guests back in 1875 which gives the house both a sensual and heart note Rarely are the dishes and things inspired by tradition complemented in such an original way by modern inspiration With an architecture that connects the oldest with the modern dreams in the treehouse and a pleasant stay in a cozy old barn Their residential units were created by taking into account the old master's knowledge and in response to the question - local Kozolec invites everyone who wants to be different Although it looks quite ordinary from the outside The glass envelope provides a wonderful view of the river Savinja and the wild rocky ridge of Breznica Above the preserved stone walls old stables there are two modernly furnished residential units They are suitable for anyone who wants comfort in front of a fireplace the smell of wood and the pleasant murmur of the Savinja river From 2004 we research urban trends and inform our community of followers about the latest in lifestyle From year 2023 we offer content in major global languages From 2004 we research urban trends and inform our community of followers daily about the latest in lifestyle style and products that inspire with passion we offer content in major global languages one of Slovenia's best known carnival cities began its festivities early The traditional 65th Kurentovanje festival started on Candlemas with the Kurent's Jump when people dressed in Kurents scary sheepskin figures with huge cow bells Ptuj already had its first procession of traditional costumes on Saturday and it will host the traditional gathering of Kurents and Korants from around the country on Wednesday Another procession will be held on Saturday as well as festivities for children and a night-time spectacle Throughout the week visitors will be able to meet the traditional carnival figures who will be spending their evenings in the city centre The main international carnival procession in Ptuj In Cerknica an exhibition on carnival is opening on Tuesday while on Thursday Butalci - slow-witted characters meant as a caricature of Slovenians - will take over control of the city The highlight of the week will be the procession on Sunday starting as always "exactly some time around 12:32" featuring local figures Uršula the Witch and Jezerko the Dragon Pust in Cerknica will be buried on 5 March after being burned on the bridge "They say that they have been burning Pust on the bridge since the dawn of time but the custom remains," the organisers said In Cerkno too the main carnival procession will take place on Sunday inviting visitors to come "so the turnip will be fatter" The best known carnival figures in Cerkno are the family of Laufarji or "runners" - 25 figures with 26 masks made of linden wood Ljubljana will host the Dragon's Festival on Saturday with the main procession led by a dragon figure and schoolchildren dressed in costumes of fairytale heroes Carnival processions and other festivities will be held in other towns as well including in Mozirje where carnival festivities date back to 1891 The procession in Ilirska Bistrica will feature Škoromati perhaps Slovenia's oldest carnival figures that were first mentioned in 1340 ask for a reply Inspired by reading the Sunny Side of the Alps which chronicles Roy Clark and his wife Justi’s move from Scotland to Slovenia we headed off in our campervan to discover this country of soaring mountains Slovenia is best known for picturesque Lake Bled and incredible hiking in the jagged Julian Alps as well as the vast cave systems in the Karst region it packs a punch as an exciting destination and is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts Our trip included three campsites in Slovenia: Camping Bled Camping Pivka Jama and Forest Camping Mozirje with a one-night stopover in Strasbourg at Camping de Strasbourg to break the journey Camping de Strasbourg proved to be a perfect enroute choice; easy to reach from the motorway and ideally placed to visit the Alsace medieval city by bike or public transport Waterways encircle the streets of gabled half-timbered houses straight out of a storybook and the gothic medieval cathedral is an iconic landmark not to be missed We made sure there was time to have a dip in the heated campsite pool Then planned an early start for the big drive across Germany and Austria the next day to reach our first Slovenia destination of Lake Bled driving along the southern edge of Lake Bled in glorious late evening sunshine with views across to the lake’s iconic Island Five-star Camping Bled had it all—a perfect combination of excellent facilities and an ideal location on the shores of Lake Bled with a great range of pitch options from standard to super premium It was huge and featured a wood-fired jacuzzi and a wooden terrace overlooking the campsite below—perfect for relaxing and feeling like a VIP We visited historic Bled Castle perched high above the lake and took a stand-up paddleboard tour around Bled Island We also indulged in a traditional Bled cake at the elegant Belvedere Café once the summer residence of the Communist President of Yugoslavia - General Tito From the terrace is a perfectly framed view of the Island and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Away from the lake our ‘must sees’ were; the Vintgar Gorge The 1,600 metre-long Vintgar Gorge made a spectacular walk along the galleries beside the crystal-clear Radovna River A surprise was the beautiful walk back along the “King of Triglav” path with its far-reaching views over the valley to Bled Castle and took the Vogel cable car for breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and Alps On our hike to the summit of Sija we rang the wishing bell in the hope it would grant us a return visit to Slovenia Not to be missed - Zipline Dolinka – was simply amazing This zipline adventure took us across the Dolinka River on seven ziplines totalling 4 km It was an exhilarating way to take in the valley’s natural beauty and a thrilling highlight of the trip for all of us It made an unforgettable last day before we moved to our next base at Camping Pivka Jama to explore a completely different landscape Pivka Jama is a low-key campsite set in the forest above the town of Postojna A short drive from the campsite took us to Postojna Cave which features an underground train to a magical subterranean world of huge caverns There is a joint ticket with the nearby 800-year-old Predjama Castle a fortress built in a cliff with its own secret cave system The planina of Slovenia are high mountain pasture areas where herdsmen take their cattle in summer to graze A day hiking through this unique landscape was on our must do list gave us the opportunity to visit Velika Planina boasting some of Slovenia’s best-preserved traditional herdsmen’s settlements set against a backdrop of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps Reached by Cable car and chair lift from the valley floor our day wandering through the magical landscape of wild flower meadows spruce-shingled wooden huts and cattle herds was delightful Forest Camping Mozirje was our base to discover a lesser-visited area of Slovenia There was a warm welcome from our hosts at Forest Camping Mozirje with slivovka (plum brandy) or ice cream which added a nice personal touch to our stay the eco-friendly campsite is a destination in itself encouraging visitors to enjoy nature—whether relaxing with a book in the hammocks or tubing on the river Fire pits are dotted around for evening chats with your neighbours and children are encouraged to play games on the football/basketball pitch in the centre of the campsite It was a 40-minute drive up into the mountains to Logarska Dolina It was a place to breathe in the beauty of nature in the magnificent valley and take time to admire the spectacular views followed by a refreshing drink at the perilous bar We couldn’t miss the charming capital city It’s centrally located and makes a convenient stop off in between campsites or in our case The Dolgi Most park-and-ride offers convenient motorhome parking with a bus or cycle path leading to the city centre Ljubljana's blend of historic charm and vibrant café culture made it an enjoyable stop on our journey and an excuse to sample another traditional cake Slovenia exceeded all our expectations with its magnificent mountain scenery crystal clear rivers and outdoor adventures Its compact size enabled us to explore so much within a two-week visit from the enchanting Lake Bled to the awe-inspiring mountains and caves One thing is certain - we will definitely be back to the Sunny Side of the Alps Camping Pivka Jama are 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