Exhibition: The Story of Slovenian Potica

This Advent season will be dedicated to potica, a traditional Slovenian dessert. Potica is a treat that heralds holidays and family gatherings and is deeply connected to Slovenian cultural heritage. The exhibition will be on display at the Stolp Gallery at Bled Castle in December and January, and during this time, visitors will also be able to enjoy fresh potica in the castle's restaurant.

"The Story of Potica" exhibition will take visitors through the rich history and tradition of making this Slovenian dessert. Photographs displayed in the Stolp Gallery will illustrate the preparation process of this delicious treat, listing and describing the ingredients, while the first floor of the Gallery will host an exhibition of chocolate pralines with traditional potica fillings from four Slovenian regions.

Renowned experts are participating in the project, each contributing their unique expertise. Dr. Janez Bogataj, an ethnologist, has shared his extensive knowledge of the cultural heritage of potica and its significance in Slovenian cuisine. Chef Sonja Jezeršek will bake potica specifically for the exhibition, with her creative process thoroughly documented and presented in the displayed photographs. For a modern potica twist, chocolatier Maks Pogačnik will recreate various Slovenian potica flavours in the form of pralines.

The exhibition will blend Slovenian cultural heritage with modern culinary art. It is intended for all who appreciate history, tradition, and exquisite flavours. The exhibition opening will take place on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Knights' Hall at Bled Castle.