The 41st edition of the Vilenica International Literary Festival, themed 'Krasni novi svet: Fluidnost identitet,' explores the fluidity of national identities in a globalized world. The festival runs across multiple locations in Ljubljana, Koper, Trieste, the Kras region, and Austrian Carinthia. This year’s event highlights the theme of identity through literature, reflecting on migration, globalization, and post-pandemic changes. Ukrainian writer Serhii Zhadan was awarded the Vilenica Prize in 2025, while Slovene author Tone Škrjanec is at the center of this year’s program. The festival continues its tradition of addressing themes related to human existence and cultural identity.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses a literary festival exploring themes of national identity and globalization, which is inherently politically charged. However, the piece presents the event neutrally, focusing on the thematic direction and participants without overtly favoring any political perspective. It does



