Scenes of Jurjevanje folklore festival

Jurjevanjska draga

Jurjevanjska draga has been the central area of the oldest folklore festival in Slovenia - Jurjevanje in Bela krajina since 1964. The name was given at the first event, and is connected to the heritage of "jurjevo" ways and customs, which are well known in Bela krajina. Jurjevanjska draga is a natural amphitheatre in the town centre, encircled by typical trees of the region, white birches. Every year it is the performance area of many events, including the biggest and by far the most colourful, the celebration of folklore, the Jurjevanje in Bela krajina. Jurjevanjska draga, which admits a few thousand visitors, is the setting of the central festival programme. Craftsman market, creative workshops for children, performances of music groups, meeting of children folklore groups "Pastirče mlado", national meeting of adult folklore groups "Le plesat me pelji", as well as three evenings of folklore and entertainment programme intertwine in this beautiful natural environment, and weave unforgettable memories.

Črnomaljski plac

Črnomaljski plac is the central scene in the old town square, surrounded by historically important buildings, such as the Črnomelj castle, the Stonič castle, Hranilnica and Komenda. This place hosts morning performances of folklore and music groups, as well as the festival of modernized folk music EtnoFolk, which is every year visited by multitude of music lovers, who swing away in lively rhythms.

Square in front of the Church of Holy Spirit

A smaller square on the southern part of the town has in recent years become a real cultural crossing. One can find here the Malerič house - the home of Bela krajina craftsmen, the Špelič house gallery, the Laterna gallery, Pastoral centre, and a multi-purpose hall of the Church of Holy Spirit.

The Primožič house

is, like the second part of the name implies, the home of local craftsmen. It is also a selling gallery and an exhibition area of local male and female skilled creators of cottage industry and arts and crafts. You can also buy Easter eggs, napkins, pottery, wickerwork, and many other products.

 

The  house

which is also the home of the local branch office of the Public Fund for Cultural Activities, is an exhibition and production area, where various art exhibitions take place.

The Laterna gallery

the headquarters of the Cultural and Arts Association Laterna, is the home of amateur painters, sculptors and other art makers. The fact the gallery is one of the more lively cultural points in the town is attested by their rich schedule of creative workshops and exhibitions.

The Holy Ghost

once upon a time a sacral building, has recently assumed the secular image, so today the place hosts smaller concerts, exhibitions, and other culture-related activities.

Youth centre

A multi-purpose building on the central street of the old town square, at number 30, is the home of the Youth Centre Bit, Artoteka gallery, and the Mountain Association. Various art exhibitions can be visited here too, whereas the Youth Centre Bit also offers free internet and computer access, and you can also obtain many useful information at the information point, and read daily papers while having a coffee.

Conference hall RCC

Conference hall of the Regional Chamber of Craft Črnomelj is a place, where various introductions and expert meetings take place, in particular the expert symposium about including elements of heritage into marketing and tourism.

Črnomelj Wine Cellar

Wine and information centre is located in the basement of the former school of Franc Jožef, today the new Music School Črnomelj. Along with the traditional Bela krajina flat cake and expert guidance of sommeliers you are offered a selection of the finest wines of local winegrowers.

 

Črnomelj old town centre

During the festival the old town centre is a real outdoor gallery. A walk through the town will invite you to participate in artistic colony, indulge in performances of various folklore and music groups, outdoor photography or art exhibitions, and much more. Just enjoy your walk through.

Hall of Residence and Miran Jarc Elementary School

During the event both buildings host an expert folklore seminar of the Public Fund for Cultural Activities, as well as meetings and gatherings of folklore groups.