Slovenské veľvyslanectvo v USA / Slovak Embassy in USA

01/24/2023

New fairy-tale touristic shelters have been constructed in Krásno nad Kysucou, a town in northern Slovakia, where hikers wandering around settlements and localities around the city can rest their heads at night. 🌲🍂⛺️

Prepare your backpack, a warm sleeping bag and tune in for a great experience. The reward is a beautiful nature and beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Waking up early in the Kysucká vrchovina highlands is definitely worth it. 🤩

While visiting tge region, don´t forget to visit the newly built Jantov Observatory located above the town of Krásno. Thanks to its great location, it offers visitors an ideal view of the city and its surroundings.

01/23/2023

Konzulárne dni 2023 v San Francisco, CA a Los Angeles, CA

01/23/2023

MASTERING 2023

Join the interactive workshop led by a professional coach Zuzana Hyl organized by Slovak Pro on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 PM at the premises of the Slovenský generálny konzulát v New Yorku / Slovak Consulate General in NY

Zuzana has spent the last 15 years helping individuals and organizations across many industries and cultures to enhance their performance and achieve their maximum potential. She co-founded Hire MBA to apply her coaching skills and natural talent for problem-solving to positively impact professionals around the world.

Register here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastering-2023-tickets-512271667347

An interactive workshop lead by a professional coach Zuzana Hyl organized by Slovak PRO

01/22/2023

Did you try steamed sweet dumpling bun topped with coco powder, sugar and butter? ☺️

One of the sweet temptations you should experience while visiting 🇸🇰 🫶

01/20/2023

Commemorating the 3️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of the Slovak independence might have many facets.
During Wednesday’s evening we celebrated our anniversary with a gathering connecting and reuniting Slovak Americans not only from the D.C. area. 😊

On the same day Ambassador Radovan Javorčík kicked off the first of the [email protected] series by delivering remarks on „30 Years of Slovak Foreign Policy”. The event has been co-organized by Friends of Slovakia and the Slovak American Society of Washington, DC and we thank them for all their efforts to make it happen.

01/19/2023

3️⃣0️⃣ years ago 🇸🇰 became member of the United Nations family. We've built reputation as reliable and respected partner that honours fundamental rules of Charter. 🤝

Our country successfully followed up on the work of important Slovak personalities from the very creation of the UN in 1945. From the co-creator of the UN Charter J. Papánek to the present, Slovak diplomats in the era of independent Slovakia are extremely active and visible in various positions in the UN system.

Among the most important personalities of the Slovak Republic in the UN structure were: Peter Tomka, judge of the International Court of Justice; Ján Kubiš, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Lebanon; Oľga Algayerová, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe; Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas; Eduard Kukan, UN Special Envoy for the Balkans and from April 2023 Michal Mlynár, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

01/17/2023

Ice Hockey Players of Czech Republic and Slovakia sing together before a game

Couldn’t agree more. 🇸🇰🇨🇿

01/17/2023

Some highlights from 2023 FISU World University Games in Lake Placid demonstrating the beauty of sports and game. 🤩

Slovakia beat 🇺🇸 men’s hockey team 5:2 on Sunday in a dramatic performance and our acrobatic skiing representative Nikola Fričová won a silver medal in skicross.

Thanks to our athletes that continually make us so proud!

01/16/2023

we join our American friends in remembering the life and legacy of leading civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. also marking what would have been his 94th birthday yesterday.
A prophet and man who touched american conscience Dr. King tirelessly advocated the use of nonviolent protest to combat the injustice and inequality of racial oppression.

On August 28, 1963 Dr. King delivered his iconic “I have a Dream” speech to more than 200,000 people in a call for equality and freedom at the March on Washington which became one of the defining moments of the civil rights movement and American history.

On this may his teachings and commitment to serve the weak and oppressed continue to inspire people around the world to strive for unity and create a society he dreamed of.

📸 Yousuf Karsh

01/15/2023

part 9 🏰

that 🇸🇰 prides itself with the monumental Baroque-Classicist manor house in the village of Svaty Anton surrounded by a beautiful English park? 🌳 🌲

It was built in 1744 on the site of an older castle. Later, the rich family of Coburg acquired the manor house. The former Bulgarian tsar Ferdinand Coburg lived there until the end of the Second World War.

The architecture of the manor house reflects the symbolism of the calendar. It has 4 entrances, 7 arcades, 12 chimneys, 52 rooms and 365 windows. Now it houses the Museum of history and hunting. The Golden drawing room with furniture that Empress Maria Theresa gave her daughter Maria Antoinette as a wedding gift, is the gem among its assets.

Attractive hunting festival Days of St Hubert is held in the manor every year at the beginning of September.




📸 IG Showmeslovakia

01/13/2023

2023 FISU World University Games in Lake Placid just started.

Governor Kathy Hochul officially opened the Games welcoming 1,443 student-athletes from more than 540 universities and 46 nations gathered to celebrate the biennial multi-winter sports event.

The beautiful opening ceremony paid tribute to heritage, sustainability and the athletes.

Slovak flag waved proudly during the ceremonial and we are rooting for all our athletes especially our ice hockey squads 🇸🇰✊🏒

01/12/2023

The man who made the modern 🇸🇰 language reality.

1️⃣6️⃣7️⃣ years ago, one of the leading figures of our fight for self-determination, Ľudovít Štúr died in the Slovak town of . As an initiator and a driving force behind the emancipation of the modern Slovak Nation in the mid-19th Century, he chose the awakening of the national, political and spiritual life of Slovaks and their step toward national independence as his own mission. On February 2, 1843, Štúr and his friends decided to codify a new Slovak language standard, based on Central Slovak dialect – a common language that would unify all Slovaks speaking many different dialects.

Share if you feel proud to speak !

🖌 Trusina Dominik Illustrator 📸 welcometobratislava.eu

01/09/2023

Mission Slovakia

On the occasion of the 3️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of the 🇸🇰 independence watch the key milestones of our diplomacy achievements, including Slovakia's entry into the EU and NATO, our humanitarian aid and human rights protection, our involvement in international crisis management missions, the inclusion of our monuments in the UNESCO World Heritage List and other achievements of our diplomats , athletes and artists.

The foreign policy of our country confirms every day that we are a responsible member of international community with a clear geopolitical anchoring and the goal of improving the lives of people in the world and at home. We are proud that the Mission Slovakia is, to a significant extent also a diplomatic mission.

01/06/2023

Day! 🌟

The Three Kings Day is a national holiday in 🇸🇰 with different traditions across the country kicking off the "Fašiangy" or Carnival season which culminates before Ash Wednesday.
In some of the popular customs - just like those pictured in the photos - the story of three kings from the East paying homage to infant Jesus is being played out with boys dressed as the kings singing carols and carrying the miraculous star that guided the three wise men. Often defying freezing cold to keep up with our .

01/01/2023

Washingtonský diplomatický zbor nespomína, ale pýta sa na veľvyslanca a ministra, ktorý nehovoril ale konal tak, aby partnerstvo USA a Slovenska, USA a Európy bolo skutočné. To je najvyššia známka, ktorú nedostane každý. Pán minister, pán veľvyslanec, v DC ste vždy vítaný.

Bolo mi cťou 30 rokov slúžiť Slovenskej republike.

Dnešný posledný deň tohto roku, je zároveň mojim posledným dňom na Ministerstvo zahraničných vecí a európskych záležitostí SR.

Mal som tú česť byť súčasťou slovenskej diplomatickej služby od prvého dňa vzniku samostatnej a demokratickej Slovenskej republiky 1.1.1993.
Bolo mi dopriate byť pri všetkých veľkých medzníkoch našej zahraničnej politiky - od vymanenia sa z izolácie keď nám kvôli domácim problémom takmer ušiel integračný vlak, cez vstup do EU a NATO, predsedníctvo v Rade EU, až po dnešok, keď máme jasnú, na hodnotách postavenú, a preto proslovenskú zahraničnú politiku.

Vnímam so zadosťučinením, že sa pri obhajobe našich záujmov vo svete môže Slovensko oprieť o profesionálnu diplomatickú službu, ktorá vie, kde je miesto našej krajiny, mala, a naďalej má zásadný podiel na jej ukotvení v spoločenstve demokratických krajín.

Ďakujem všetkým kolegyniam a kolegom za spoluprácu a želám im veľa úspechov v ich misii aj do buďúcnosti.

Vám všetkým prajem veselého Silvestra a dobrý štart do nového roka.

01/01/2023

Slovakia 🇸🇰 celebrates its milestone anniversary. It was on January 1, 3️⃣0️⃣ years ago that the Slovak Republic gained independence. Since then we have become respected and recognised member of international community.

This year we are also commemorating 3️⃣0️⃣ years of independent Slovak diplomacy - it was our Foreign Service that actively worked to integrate Slovakia 🇸🇰 into the international community from the first days of its existence. In quick succession, Slovakia became a member of the United Nations, the OSCE – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe, the World Bank and UNESCO.

In 2023, Slovakia is a responsible and respected member of the international community, which adheres to the principles of democracy, solidarity and freedom.

On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic is planning a series of events and communication campaigns throughout the year under the newly created visual identity .

01/01/2023

We wish you Happy and Prosperous New Year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣🥳

12/30/2022

One of the most significant cultural achievements of 2022 was the opening of the newly refurbished Slovak National Gallery (SNG) after more than 20 years. 🤩

The beautiful space has become an iconic example of what a sensitive reconstruction of unique architecture might achieve in connection with culture, public space and people who love art and have passion for their work.

Four centuries of architecture are articulated in the SNG area and include not only unique exhibition spaces with the special overarching space from architect Vladimír Dedeček but also a new cinema hall, library, multifunctional hall, workshops, studios, bookstore and a cafe.

Two inaugural exhibitions are featured in the gallery: The Prologue. 12 Colours of Reality exhibition which guide visitors through the new premises. The second inaugural exhibition tries to answer curious inquiries and open up a dialogue about art’s basic principles, both in the past and present.

The new SNG has become one of the most significant public projects in the 30 years of independent Slovakia. A symbol of the fact that despite all the crises we have people here who quietly and relentlessly pull us forward.
We are hopeful that our National Gallery will become a source of joy and pride for all of us.

12/29/2022

The last two Slovakia - U.S. ice hockey games going our way with tonight’s magnificent 6:3 fightback of the Slovak team over the American counterparts at 2023 World Juniors.

Great way to start the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of our bilateral relations. 🙃

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12/27/2022

Slovak paradise in winter offers its own heavenly magic. 🪄❄️✨
Especially for adventure seekers, the frozen waterfalls, beautiful views, untouched and tender snow covered winter nature with its mystic silence might be a great get-away opportunity.
Admire its icy beauty only on marked hiking trails and don´t forget to bring a pair of crampons.

12/24/2022

The Slovak Embassy in Washington, D.C. wishes you and all your dear ones joyous Christmas time filled with love, happiness and peace 💫🎄

12/22/2022

Just two days away from celebrating the most amazing time of the year - we hope everyone is getting into the spirit of Christmas. 🎄💫

In 🇸🇰 you might experience an exceptional evening at one of our most beautiful open-air museums underneath the majestic mountains, with magical light of lanterns in wintertime atmosphere. ❄️

In Orava Village Open Air Museum visitors can experience an evening tour with lanterns, humorous and serious accompanying lyrics, melodies and songs played by a brass band along with the performance of folk music songs and dances from the Orava region.

12/19/2022

Couldn´t be more proud! 🤩

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17 landing on the moon Slovak Post, Slovenska Posta issued a special commemorative postage stamp featuring Eugene Andrew Cernan, so far the last man walking on the Moon. 🌝 🌙
The author of the postage stamp, is academic painter Professor Igor Benca.

Eugene A. Cernan, or simply „Gene“ who was the commander of the final Moon landing mission of NASA’s Apollo program had Slovak ancestors. His grandmother Anna and grandfather Štefan Čerňan came from Stará nad Kysucou village, nowadays part of the northern town Čadca, 🇸🇰 .

It was 50 years ago when he, astronaut Harrison Schmitt and command module pilot Ronald Evans in their Apollo 17 capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean from their mission. Since then nobody was scheduled to be back to the Moon anytime soon. With Artemis mission the dream of return is closer, as is the hope to launch a first woman, maybe a Slovak, to the Mars.

Eugene fostered close ties with Slovakia. Until his passing away four years ago, Eugene A. Cernan visited the land of his ancestors, including in 1974 when Slovak citizens got the opportunity to see and touch the flag he had had during his moonwalk, or in 1994 when he was awarded the highest state decoration of the Slovak Republic – the Order of the White Double Cross.

For the Slovak people, he remains one the most important personalities of the 20th century and a proof that anybody can touch the Moon.
“America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow,” Cernan said. “And, as we leave the Moon at Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came and, God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind.” Before taking humanity’s last steps on the Moon, the commander knelt and scratched his daughter’s initials in the lunar dust.

12/17/2022

Thanks to Armstrong School for the Arts in Hampton, Virginia for organizing the Holiday around the World event featuring traditions and customs of countries around the world!
And special thanks to the children from the second grade who cheered us up by displaying 🇸🇰 and even dancing and singing Jingle Bells in Slovak 🎄⭐️

12/16/2022

Proud to hand over the Congratulation letter of Slovak Foreign Minsiter to our Honorary Consul in Florida Cecilia Rokusek on the occasion of bestowing the Gratias Agit Award.

Cecilia´s passion, determination and enthusiasm for promoting our Slovak as well as Czech heritage in the US have greatly contributed to connecting our common culture and friendship.

In her role of Executive Director of the Czech and Slovak National Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids Cecilia brought both institutions to the public eye on a national and international level.

Thank you, dear Cecilia!

12/15/2022

Today NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration published the astronomy picture of the day, which comes from Slovak astrophotographer and astronomy popularizer Tomáš Slovinský. 🤩🌕🪐

The shot was taken on December 8 near Košice, it captures a rare astronomical phenomenon - the eclipse of Mars by the Moon.

The lunar occultation of Mars happened just before sunrise and the enchanting spectacle was recorded in telescopic timelapse sequence of exposures. It took about an hour for the Red Planet to disappear behind the lunar disk and then reappear as a warm-hued full Moon, the last full Moon of 2022, sank toward the western horizon.

The color of the Moon on the underside is different (reddish), as is the color of Mars. This phenomenon can be noticed when a bright body in the sky is located low above the horizon.

12/14/2022

It was great pleasure to host our friends from American Jewish Committee, B'nai B'rith International and the National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry NCSEJ at the Embassy of Slovak Republic yesterday. During the Hanukkah dinner we discussed important topics including education, fight against antisemitism in 🇸🇰 and 🇺🇸 and the situtation in 🇺🇦.

Chag Sameach 🕎

12/12/2022

What a St. Nicholas Party!🎅
Thank you Slovak American Society of Washington, DC for coorganizing beautiful, Christmasy event for our little ones at the Slovak Embassy. 💫🎄

St. Nicholas finally appeared and brought not just sweet surprises and smiles but also great and serene ambiance that tuned us in for Christmas during this third advent Sunday 🕯

12/10/2022

74 years ago the United Nations, General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 📜

For the first time in history, basic human rights as well as their applicability were defined to everyone, anywhere in the world.

Since then, each year we commemorate December 10 as Human Rights Day. The theme of 2022 is „Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All“.

Nowadays, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms is not taken for granted in all parts of the world. Just in our neighboring Ukraine thousands of people are suffering from systematic violations of human rights caused by the Russian invasion including children.

In Czecho-Slovakia 10th of December 1989 was the day communist regime finally gave up, last communist prezident Gustáv Husák resigned and first „Government of National Understanding“ was formed with task to prepare transition from communist ruling to democracy.

12/08/2022

Happy to welcome 1st runner up of the 2022 Miss Czech and Slovak US Pageant Anna Šedivý-Thompson.😍

Anna was wearing the traditional Slovak folk constume (kroj) with rich and detailed embroidery made in Horehronie region.

One of the goals of the pageant is to reward contestants’ passion and dedication to preserve our culture and heritage by engaging with the next generation of which Anna is a great example.