"The White Costumes" - Slovenian Folk Costumes from the Pannonian Region with Dave Antolin

Free Registration Here: https://cleveland-kurentovanje.ticketleap.com/white-costumes-antolin/

Folklore enthusiast and researcher, David Antolin, joins us again by popular demand as he continues the exploration of Slovenian costumes, building upon last year’s introductory presentation (link to last year’s presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enFtImZxEE0). This year’s seminar will further focus on the costumes classified as Pannonian in their styling and materials, sometimes known as ‘bele noše’ which translates to ‘white costumes.’

Pannonian costumes are those that show commonality of our Slovenian ethnic roots with those of other Slavic groups and Eastern European cultures. Even though these variants are considered the simplest in clothing form, they can be considered the most misunderstood examples, having authentic detailing and uniqueness not shared in any other Slovenian region. Participants in this session will be presented with the richness of these white costumes: their elements, details, peculiarities, and similarities, and how truly rich these variants make in the history of Slovenian traditional costuming.

In this session, costumes from the regions of will be explored:
-Bela Krajina
-Eastern Dolenjska
-Kostel
-Prekmurje
-Porabje
-Southern + Eastern Štajerska

Free In-Person Ticketing & Online Livestream Viewing:
This presentation will be presented live & streamed live via the Cleveland Kurentovanje website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.

If you intend to attend our live event at The E.J. Kovacic Recreation Center, we kindly request that you reserve a FREE ticket so that we can plan the space accordingly for the number of people attending. Please, NO FOOD OR DRINK at this session as there will be costuming artifacts on display.

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About the Venue:
The E.J. Kovacic Recreation Center is located in the heart of the St. Clair neighborhood and recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation resulting in a beautiful recreation and gathering space for the community. The building is named after Edward J. Kovacic (1910-1973), a Slovenian-American who served as the Rec center’s first director and a councilperson, representing the neighborhood and it’s residents from 1940-1953. In 1977, the facility was named to honor Kovacic’s contributions to the citizens of the St. Clair neighborhood and city of Cleveland.

Parking:
Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Rec Center (on the West side of the Rec) as well as free street parking on St. Clair Ave.

Accessibility Information:
The E.J. Kovacic Recreation Center is fully accessible. There are stairs in the front of the building. On the East side of the building, there is an accessible entrance. Call the Rec Center prior to, or upon arrival at (216) 664-4140 to ensure that the door will be unlocked and able to be opened. Elevator access to the Multipurpose room is available.

About David Antolin:
David Antolin is a Slovenian-Canadian who graduated from the University of Toronto, in Landscape Architecture. His interest of Slovenian folklore started at a very young age, where he continued the folklore tradition and interest of his family, studying culture and design in various French and Italian universities, along with many in Slovenia. His focus to traditional folklore became the basis for programming of various folk dance ensembles, such as SOČA and VENEC, in Ontario, Canada, and many other groups he helped in North America and Slovenia. David received a scholarship from the Slovenian Ministry to pursue a detailed research study at the Glasbeno Narodopisni Institut at the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Art, under the guidance and direction of Professor Mirko Ramovs, Meta Benčina and Dr. Marija Makarovič, along with countless experts in all regions. He has been immersed with various cultural and folklore institutes and folklore groups in Slovenia and Italy, where traditional costuming, music and dances prevail. He was graciously awarded the distinguished “Maroltovo listino” by the JSKD, in 2015, for his contributions to expanding and preserving traditional Slovenian folklore in North America, through dance, song, music and costuming. David continues his close contact with various folklore groups and folklore experts, researchers, choreographers and seamstresses in Slovenia, always learning something new and questioning information that is current. He is the founding editor and contributor to the blog “Slovenska ljudska noša” on Facebook. Presently as a technology and design teacher, David also continues to lecture, write and share the richness of Slovenian historical culture to the world, in hopes that descendants continue to take pride in their roots and true folklore customs, rather than imagined staging. His goal is to make information readily available to those who seek guidance in reconstructions and those interested in Slovenian ethnic studies.