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Culture of Wine in Slovenia
The Goričko area can boast of one of the best and clearest systems of The traditional festivities in this
signposting wine routes, as well as natural and cultural heritage sites, 2006. area are: borovo gostüvanje
Photo: Aleš Gačnik. (pine-tree wedding), pig slaugh-
tering for the making of sausages
and pork products, the harvest,
grape-picking and celebrations of
St. Martin’s Day. The Prekmurje
Slovenes were in the past separate
from the rest of Slovenia. They
lived under Hungarian rule and
preserved many old customs from
that period. It is interesting to
meet the Prekmurje people and
learn about their way of life and
the special cultural characteristics
that have shaped them.
The unique landscape of the Goričko area, 2006. Photo: Aleš Gačnik.
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The Goričko area can boast of one of the best and clearest systems of The traditional festivities in this
signposting wine routes, as well as natural and cultural heritage sites, 2006. area are: borovo gostüvanje
Photo: Aleš Gačnik. (pine-tree wedding), pig slaugh-
tering for the making of sausages
and pork products, the harvest,
grape-picking and celebrations of
St. Martin’s Day. The Prekmurje
Slovenes were in the past separate
from the rest of Slovenia. They
lived under Hungarian rule and
preserved many old customs from
that period. It is interesting to
meet the Prekmurje people and
learn about their way of life and
the special cultural characteristics
that have shaped them.
The unique landscape of the Goričko area, 2006. Photo: Aleš Gačnik.
176
