Republic of Slovenia Prime Minister Miro Cerar in Cleveland Ohio
Republic of Slovenia Prime Minister Miro Cerar in Cleveland
Slovenian National Home September 22, 2017
The Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Andrej G. Rode hosted a reception in Honor of His Excellency Dr. Miro Cerar Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Slovenian National Home in Cleveland Ohio. Slovenian Ambassador to the US Stanislav Vidovic also attended.
In this first video, Prime Minister Miro Cerar and Ambassador Stanislav Vidovic and their group enters the Slovenian Home. After a welcome by MC Joe Valencic, president of the National Polka Hall of Fame, the Slovenian Chorus Fantje Na Vasi led the singing of the US and Slovenian national anthems.
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Master of Ceremonies Joe Valencic
Singing the national anthems
Next, Joe Valencic gave a brief history of Slovenians in Cleveland and the US and the relationship with the Republic of Slovenia.
Next, Joe Valencic introduced the evening's host Consul General Rode who spoke to the crowd.
Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Andrej G. Rode
Valencic then introduced Slovenian Ambassador to the US Stanislav Vidovic. Joe also mentioned that Slovenia is the European Basketball champion.
Slovenian Ambassador to the US Stanislav Vidovic
Next, Joe Valencic introduced Prime Minister Dr. Miro Cerar who spoke to the crowd.
Slovenia Prime Minister Dr. Miro Cerar
The Slovenian Chorus Fantje Na Vasi performed 2 songs to conclude the formal program.
Slovenian Chorus Fantje Na Vasi
Enjoying the Slovenian Choir
People then enjoyed Slovenian wines and appetizers and desserts, including potica, as the mingled with the Prime Minister, Ambassador, Consul General and others.
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Prime Minister Miro Cerar and Police Officer
Consul General Andrej Rode and August Pust
Joe Valencic and Tony Petkovsek
Consul General Andrej Rode, Prime Minister and Mrs Miro Cerar and Councilman Mike Polensek
Ambassador Stanislav Vidovic and Phil Hrvatin
Honorary Consul to Hungary (Laszlo Bojtos) and Lithuania (Ingrida Bublys) with spouses and Lee Mersek
Posing with Prime Minister Miro Cerar
Posing with Prime Minister Miro Cerar
Ambassador Stanislav Vidovic, Luka Zibelnik and Tony Petkovsek
Talking with Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar
August Pust talking with Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar
Honorary Consuls to Hungary and Lithuania with spouses with Consul General Rode and Prime Minister Cerar
Not everyone was as excited to meet the Prime Minister
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