Pellegrini Visits Matica Slovenska
31. októbra 2024 15:32
Martin, October 31 (TASR) - President Peter Pellegrini on Wednesday visted national heritage institution Matica slovenska to discuss its history, current activities and plans for the future, TASR learnt from the institution on Thursday.
"We informed the president about our activities and publishing projects that support Slovak culture and national identity. We also presented him with precious archival gems from the history of Matica, including historical statutes, the seal of Matica slovenska and a book of visits, which includes, for instance, the signature of president [Tomas Garrigue] Masaryk from 1921," reported head of the institution Marian Gesper.
Gesper pointed out that before Pellegrini, the last time a Slovak president visited Matica headquarters was in 2007.
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