SKGZ to continue preserving Slovenian language and culture

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, NOV 28 - "The world has changed over the last seven decades," but "the one thing that has not changed is the reason" for the existence of the Slovenian Cultural and Economic Association (SKGZ): "to preserve and strengthen the Slovenian language and culture, and consolidate the area populated by Slovenians along the western frontier," SKGZ president Ksenija Dobrila told Slovenian news agency STA. The SKGZ, one of the two main umbrella organisations representing the Slovenian minority in Italy, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a series of events this week, culminating in a ceremony in Trieste this evening. This evening, the SKGZ will host a reception at the Trieste National Hall, where Minister for Slovenians Abroad Matej Arčon will present the association with a special recognition, and Trieste Mayor Roberto Dipiazza will honour the organisation on behalf of the city, STA reported. To commemorate the SKGZ's 70th anniversary, the Slovenian postal service issued a special stamp featuring the organization's overhauled logo. (ANSA).