{"id":4417,"date":"2026-05-04T10:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ljubljanapridefestival.org\/dogodki\/balkan-pride-exhibition-opening\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T10:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:51:02","slug":"balkan-pride-exhibition-opening","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/ljubljanapridefestival.org\/en\/dogodki\/balkan-pride-exhibition-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cA Parade Throughout the Balkans\u201d exhibition opening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-056ddd95-f36c-4b68-a525-059afb18a33c&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-056ddd95-f36c-4b68-a525-059afb18a33c%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;95%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Column&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;salmond|700|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>We invite you to the opening of the exhibition \u2018Balkan Pride\u2019 that will focus on the history of Pride marches across the Western Balkans.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The exhibition will present, in a chronological and contextual way, how Pride marches developed in different Balkan countries and cities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The exhibits invite us to learn about the impact of the movements on their local environments \u2013 especially in relation to the development of democracy, LGBTIQ+ rights, public visibility and resistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The exhibition aims to highlight first Pride marches in different Western Balkan cities, and the reactions they provoked. It will provide insight into the challenges that the organizers faced \u2013 from institutional barriers and violence, to political pushback and media responses. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We will look into what the months and years after the first Prides looked like \u2013 what changed, what didn\u2019t, and what was made possible through these marches.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The exhibition serves as a symbolic reunification of the Western Balkans through the lens of the LGBTIQ+ movement, showcasing our similarities as well as differences within the joint fight for a more righteous democracy and equality for all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exhibition opening and guided tour: June 10th, 19:00<br \/><\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Additional guided tour: July 15th, 17:00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exhibited: Ljubljana Pride, Belgrade Pride, Zagreb Pride, Montenegro Pride, Skopje Pride, BiH Pride parade, Maribor Pride, Novi Sad Pride, Karlovac Pride, Pula Pride<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Accessibility&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;gcid-heading-color&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;gcid-056ddd95-f36c-4b68-a525-059afb18a33c&#8221; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x50;||divi||400&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font=&#8221;salmond|500|||||||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-056ddd95-f36c-4b68-a525-059afb18a33c%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93,%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location and entrance<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entrance is located from the front of the building, through a flight of stairs leading up to City Hall, building number 3 on Mestni trg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/W1xViYzUV7Go1n5k9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the exact location of the entrance &#8211; link.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accessible entrance is located on the left side of the stairs, through a big wooden door. These doors need to be opened by a card, so please, upon arriving &#8211; let us know that you would like to use the accessible path. The contact details are at the end of the accessibility description.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/f738P8auLXohUxKV6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the exact location of the accessible entrance &#8211; link.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architectural accessibility<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several stone steps leading up to the City Hall\u2019s main entrance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accessible entrance will take you through an administrative entrance corridor, where you will need to take an automatic wheelchair lift and an elevator to the exhibition\u2019s space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accessible toilets are located on the first floor, with access through an elevator and another wheelchair lift.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language and communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language of the event: Slovene and English.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisers will be able to communicate in Slovene and English.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be no sign language interpreters present.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing up<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event does not require a signup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the event you might be asked to sign a participation list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory conditions<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event will begin with an introduction from the organisers and partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the introduction there will be time to individually walk through the exhibition and look at the exhibits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can enter and leave the event space at any moment, as well as leave and come back anytime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides chosen exhibits there might be representatives of partners sharing additional stories and information.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be snacks and drinks offered. Drinks might contain alcohol. When in doubt, it is possible to ask a person pouring the drinks if the drink is alcoholic or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet space<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no designated quiet space during the event.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact person<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before and during the event you can contact Artur, a volunteer with prior accessibility experience. His number is +48 669 401 401, and you can text or call. Artur will be able to communicate with you in English, or find a gallery employee to talk to you in Slovene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artur will open the accessible entrance and be a contact person throughout the event in case of any needs concerning mobility around the event\u2019s space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please keep in mind that the organisers are not able to provide complex personal assistance throughout the whole event. 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