Minister for Slovenians Abroad and Overseas Suzana Lep Šimenko attended a ceremony at the Monošter Theatre celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Society of Slovenian Pensioners in Porabje and the 10th anniversary of the singing group Rožmarin. She congratulated the society and the choir on their milestones and thanked members for their long-term dedication. She emphasized the important role of older generations in passing down the Slovenian language, memory, heritage, and sense of belonging to younger generations. The society, which has 98 members from seven villages and the town center of Porabje, is a significant pillar in preserving Slovenian identity in Hungary. It contributes to maintaining the Slovenian language, culture, customs, and heritage through linguistic, cultural, culinary, and intergenerational activities. The singing group Rožmarin has been active for ten years and performed at the event, highlighting music as a vital connection between people, places, and generations. The cultural program included performances by various groups such as the Choir of the Bilingual Primary School Števanovci, the Folk Group of the Association of Slovenians in Hungary from Sakalovci,
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