Slovensko kulturno društvo Istra

Founded in 2001, Slovensko kulturno društvo Istra is a non-profit association based in Pula, Croatia working on arts & culture, education, heritage +1 more.

Slovensko kulturno društvo Istra (SKD Istra) is a cultural association that brings together Slovenes and people interested in Slovenian culture in Pula and Istria, Croatia. Founded in 2001, the society preserves the Slovenian language, culture and identity through cultural events, language courses, educational activities and social gatherings. Its activities include a mixed choir, a drama group, a creative craft section, an art course, a children's Slovenian language programme, a gallery, and publishing of books and the quarterly magazine Mavrica. The society runs its headquarters, the Slovenski dom, in Pula and organises events such as the 25th anniversary celebration, film days and cross-border meetings with Slovenian communities. Membership is available for an annual fee.