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exchange have been limited due to the great physical distance between
Slovenia and South America. Despite these challenges, they have made significant contributions to their adopted countries' cultural and economic life, strengthening the bond between Slovenia and South America. More recently they have been able to stay connected with their homeland through various modern means of communication such as phone and internet services.
391:, where they established a Slovenian cultural center and a Slovenian school. Today, the community includes individuals from Slovenia and Argentina who move to Chile for business or family reasons. The older immigrants have largely assimilated into Chilean society, and there was no organized community until the establishment of the
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Colombia with around 150 people. These communities have maintained their Slovene cultural heritage through various organizations, such as
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Slovenia encouraged the revival of ethnic identity among the descendants of pre-war emigrants. In Argentina, where the largest number of people of Slovenian descent live, a new model of cultural activity has emerged, which includes cooperation with the homeland. There has
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and maintains a strong cultural presence in Brazil, with organizations like the
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has a small but diverse community of
Slovenian origin, with an estimated 300 Slovenians living in the country. The migration was initially driven by economic reasons before and after the Second World War, with most of the immigrants coming from the Primorska region of Slovenia. The first Slovenian
317:, established in 1993, is another organization that supports the Slovenian community in the region. Despite being a relatively small community, Slovene Argentines have managed to preserve their cultural heritage and continue to celebrate their identity through various activities and initiatives.
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did not organise any associations or other forms of national cultural activity. However, a new era began with the mass emigration of
Slovenians to South America in the period between the world wars, when around 30,000 of them are said to have come to the continent. Communities were created in
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cultures. Political instability and economic turmoil have forced many
Slovenes to leave their homes and struggle to make a living, with limited institutional support to access resources and preserve their cultural heritage. In addition, opportunities for face-to-face interaction and cultural
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Slovene community in South America is in Argentina, with an estimated 30,000 people of Slovene descent. Other
65:. Slovenes arrived in South America for various reasons, including economic opportunities and political turmoil in Slovenia at the time. Many Slovenes found work in agriculture, industry, and trade in South America, and were able to build successful lives for themselves and their families.
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was founded in 1953 and includes a choir, a folk dance group, and a youth group that promotes
Slovene culture among young people. Other cultural organizations that exist within the Slovene-Brazilian community include the Slovenian Cultural Association in Paraná, founded in 1934, and the
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is home to the largest Slovene community in South America, estimated at 30,000 Slovenes and their descendants. The majority of Slovene immigrants arrived in Argentina during the first three decades of the 20th century, mostly from the coastal region of Slovenia and the areas of
498:, founded in 1938, also maintains a presence in Venezuela. The Slovene-Venezuelan Cultural Association promotes cultural exchanges between Slovenia and Venezuela, and organizes events such as film screenings, lectures, and music concerts. Even after the death of the priest
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in 2009. However, newer immigrants are forming mixed families. The Slovenian community in Chile celebrates Slovenian holidays and hosts cultural events to promote and preserve their heritage. The Slovenian Association in Chile, founded in the capital city of
195:), which gained fame mainly for its publishing activities. Today, its activities are extensive as it is heavily involved in organizing art exhibitions, literary and debate evenings, etc. SKA has published over 200 books, in addition to publishing the
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Post-war emigration was always very strong and well-organized, especially in the fields of education, culture, and religious life. Numerous singing, folk, reciting, and even theatre groups were created in local homes in Buenos Aires and in
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has a small Slovene community, with around 10,000 Venezuelans of Slovene ancestry living in the country, though due to the recent crisis many have left, and a major community is not noticeable anymore. The majority of them reside in
313:, founded in 1957, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Slovenian culture and identity in Argentina, organizing cultural and social events, and providing language classes for children and adults. In addition, the
502:, who initially brought together the Slovene community, they continue to occasionally gather with more than a hundred people of Slovenian origin attending. In addition, a Slovenian society was established in
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been an upsurge in the number of Slovenian groups from abroad touring Slovenia, including choirs, bands and artists. Slovenian artists and groups from the home country are also increasingly touring abroad.
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in Buenos Aires, which was initially a predominantly sports-oriented club but revived its cultural activities between 1991 and 1994. The club mainly features visits from Slovenia, art exhibitions, etc.
309:) serves as the center of the Slovenian community in Argentina, hosting various events and activities throughout the year, such as dance and music performances, art exhibits, and food festivals. The
466:, was established in 1935. In addition to the Prekmurje Society, two other Slovenian societies, Ivan Cankar and Slavček, also existed, and these three societies merged in 1937 to form the
299:. Slovene Argentines have maintained strong ties with their cultural heritage, and there are several organizations that promote Slovene language, culture, and traditions. The
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Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, which organized education, printing, religious, and cultural life. The activities of these communities, which were mostly of
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