Slovenian Statehood Day 2012 Cleveland City Hall June 22, 2012
On June 25, 1991 Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia. To celebrate the 21 years of Slovenian Statehood, a special event was held in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall with dignitaries, music and food. Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Jure Žmauc and Mrs. Janja Žmauc hosted the event.
Nika Žmauc, daughter of the Consul General, served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening.
Nika Žmauc
Martina Jakomin sang the US National Anthem.
Martina Jakomin
Then Slovenian Composer Professor Oto Vrhovnik played the Slovenian National Anthem on the saxophone.
Professor Oto Vrhovnik
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson spoke and gave a proclamation to Consul General Žmauc.
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson
Slovenian Consul Jure Žmauc and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson
Cleveland Councilman Mike Polensek spoke.
Cleveland Councilman Mike Polensek
Cleveland Councilman Joe Cimperman spoke.
Cleveland Councilman Joe Cimperman
Ohio State Representative Kenny Yuko
Michael Patterson from Congressman Kucinich's office presented a proclamation to the Consul General.
Consul General Žmauc and Michael Patterson
Nika Žmauc introduced her father, Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Jure Žmauc
After the formal ceremony, Slovenian composer and saxophonist Oto Vrhovnik entertained the crowd.
Oto Vrhovnik performing
Oto Vrhovnik and Martina Jakomin
The gathering then enjoyed Slovenian food and wine as Mr Vrhovnik mingled in the crowd playing his saxophone.
Cecilia Dolgan singing as Oto Vrhovnik plays the sax
Councilman Mike Polensek, Consul General Jure Zmauc, Nika Zmauc, Oto Vrhovnik, Mayor Frank Jackson, Councilman Joe Cimperman and Martina Jakomin
