Photo: Katja Kodba/Slovenian Press Agency
Dr Musar hosted a special accompanying programme for the First Ladies of Austria, Croatia and Hungary
At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, the Presidents of neighbouring countries attended a joint meeting in Slovenia marking the 20th anniversary of Slovenia’s membership of the European Union. The Presidents of Austria, Croatia and Hungary were accompanied by their spouses, who participated in a special accompanying programme in Radovljica and at the Brdo Estate, hosted by the Spouse of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Aleš Musar.
Radovljica and Brdo pri Kranju, 22 Apr 2024
The First Ladies, Ms Doris Schmidauer, Ms Sanja Musić Milanović and Ms Zsuzsanna Nagy, first visited a spot in Radovljica affording a view of Mount Triglav on clear days, before heading to St. Peter’s Church in Radovljica.
Dr Musar and his guests then went on a guided tour of the Museum of Apiculture with Director Dr Petra Bole, exploring the rich beekeeping tradition in Slovenia. The museum’s most prized possession is an extensive collection of beehive panels. On this occasion, each guest received one of these as a gift.
The tour was followed by a walk through the old town of Radovljica to the Lectar Museum, which presents the 500-year-old tradition of honey biscuit making. Accompanied by their host, the First Ladies of Austria, Croatia and Hungary tested their skills in baking these typical Slovenian products. After decorating their own honey biscuits, lect, they continued the programme with a visit to the town’s boutique chocolate shop. The group was greeted by shop owner Nataša Mikelj, who showed them how the famous Radovljica chocolate is made and offered them the chance to sample it.
Finally, the distinguished guests and their host concluded the programme in Brdo pri Kranju, visiting part of the closed area of Brdo Park.
