On the eve of the holiday, a state ceremony is held to award Prešeren Prizes and Prešeren Fund Prizes, which are the highest recognition in the Republic of Slovenia for achievements in the field of artistic creation.

  • An infographics depicting France Prešeren in a drawing and an inscription: "8 February, Day of culture, The Prešeren Day. 8 February has been celebrated as the day of culture since 1945 and as a national holiday since 1946. It has been a work-free day since 1991. Source: SURS." Infographic: Irena Kogoj
  • A bronze statue of France Prešeren on a stone pedestal and his muse above him. In the background are the buildings of the centre of Ljubljana and a clear blue sky with one little cloud. Prešeren statue in Ljubljana. Photo: stevanovicigor / depositphotos.com