Župančič Year 2028

150 years of Oton Župančič

In 2028, the 150th anniversary of Oton Župančič’s birth will be celebrated all over Slovenia.

Co-funded by the European Union
Bela Krajina – Home of Warm-Hearted People
Oton Župančič Memorial House
Black-and-white portrait of Oton Župančič in his mature years

I am glad my cradle stood in Bela Krajina, so full of light and harmony.

150 years since the birth of the poet who left his mark on the Slovenian word.

At the initiative of the Municipality of Črnomelj, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has declared 2028 the Year of Oton Župančič. It will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the poet, translator and one of the key figures of Slovenian modernism.

Through events, exhibitions, programmes and new experiences, the Župančič Year will connect his literary legacy with the place he came from and bring it closer to new generations.

Events throughout the year

Content is being prepared.
Mugs, pencils, notebooks, pendants and bags in the Župančič Year design

Press materials
on the Župančič Year.

Logos, photographs, basic information and other materials for the media and partners, all in one place.

Materials will be available soon.

Partners

We are preparing the Župančič Year together with institutions that care for the poet’s heritage and the development of Bela Krajina.