Festival Linguae Mundi

The LinguaeMundi Minority Languages Festival (16–19 October 2025) celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity in the border region and promotes intercultural dialogue as part of GO! 2025.

The International Festival of Minority Languages Linguaemundi will take place from October 16th to 19th. During this time, we aim to showcase the richness of minority languages present in this border region and promote intercultural understanding among different local communities within the framework of the European Capital of Culture Nova Gorica-Gorica 2025. CROSS-BORDER HIKE THROUGH THE BRDA REGION – HILLS, VINEYARDS, AND CULTURAL STORIES We invite you to join us on an 11.5 km cross-border hike across the Brda hills, where natural views, village history, and cultural diversity intertwine. The hike includes stops at the Church of the Holy Ghost, a panoramic view of the Brda villages, and a longer stop at the Kristančič farm in Plešivo, where a snack will be provided. The route leads through vineyards, orchards, and forests, ending at Dobrovo Castle, where participants can join the Linguae Mundi Festival and enjoy cultural activities. Date and time: 18th October 2025, starting at 8:30 Meeting point: Brda Wine Cellar (Vinska klet Brda), Zadružna cesta 9, Dobrovo Hike length: 11.5 km, approx. 420 m elevation gain Duration: 4–5 hours Special feature: cross-border trail between Slovenia and Italy Equipment: suitable hiking shoes, personal ID Parking: at Klet Brda Registration fee: until 17 October 2025 – EUR 5, on the day of the hike – EUR 10 The number of participants is limited. Registration CROSS-BORDER HIKE Workshops and events  10 AM–11 AM Movement workshop: the body as a universal language of communication (no registration required) 10 AM–12 PM Making fabric dolls: creating toys that carry the stories of communities (registration required) Embroidering napkins: the recorded tradition of minority cultures (registration required) 10 AM–1 PM Clay for adults: ceramics as a creative language without words (max.10 people, registration required) 12 PM–2 PM Calligraphy: the art of letters and scripts as an expression of identity (max. 15, registration required) 1 PM–2 PM Movement workshop with Lili Grudina: body language as a common language (no registration required) 1 PM - 3PM Embroidering Napkins: Recorded Tradition of Minority Cultures (registration required) 2 PM–3 PM Theatre: Fairy Tales on the Telephone – a bilingual children’s play (Slovenian & Italian) by Theatre Koper (no registration required) 3 PM–4 PM Expert lecture in three languages: Multilingualism in childhood – Mojca Stubelj Ars (no registration required) 3 PM–5 PM Clay for children: creating and exploring the language of art (max.10 people, registration required) Making cloth dolls: dolls as a bridge between generations (registration required) Calligraphy: the art of letters and writing as an expression of identity (max. 15 people, registration) 4 PM–5 PM Fairy tale about the moon (the story will come to life in three languages) – Mojca Stubelj Ars All day (10 AM–5 PM) · Crocheting bookmarks – threads as symbols of tradition and heritage of minority languages. · Drawing on stones – stones as a canvas for stories and symbols of different communities Registration for Workshops More about the festival: LinguaeMundi