President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland September 26, 2025
Nataša Pirc Musar, Slovenia's first female president, visited Cleveland Ohio after her speech at the United Nations. Cleveland has the most people of Slovenian heritage outside of Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia. She spoke at an event at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland on Friday September 26, 2025.
Suzana Cešarek, Consul General of Slovenia in Ohio, welcomed the crowd and introduced the President.
Consul General Suzana Cešarek
Then the Korotan Choir led the singing of the national anthems of Slovenia and the United States.
President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar
Consul General Suzana Cešarek then introduced Slovenia's Ambassador to the United States, Iztok Mirošic.
Slovenia's Ambassador to the United States, Iztok Mirošic
The Ambassador introduced President Nataša Pirc Musar who gave her remarks.
President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar
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President Nataša Pirc Musar presented an award to the Slovenian community of Ohio that was accepted by Suzana Cešarek, Consul General of Slovenia in Ohio.
Then the Korotan Choir, led by John Srsen, performed Dober Vecer.
Korotan Choir
Slovenia's Ambassador to the United States, Iztok Mirošic and President Nataša Pirc Musar joined the choir after the song for a few impromptu Slovenian songs.
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Here are a few more images from the event where everyone wanted to meet the President of Slovenia.
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