On Sunday 29th of November 2015 a forty second instalment of our traditional annual Slovak Day was held at the Colo River.

A beautifully inviting pleasant weather has attracted a really good attendance, where we’ve welcome four generations of our countrymen, which resulted in a stimulating atmosphere. Many young Slovak families made the trip for the whole weekend and have excitedly enjoyed beautiful surroundings of the Polish field camp, Bielany. Children in particular have marvelled in many exciting activities, like swinging above the water or swimming in the Colo River.
Our preparations for this Slovak Day event have run smoothly with a gracious contribution of many hands in the process. After the field holy mass, celebrated by f. Anton Bulla SVD, the Slovak Day festivities have begun with a spirited traditional folklore dancing and singing entertainment performed by our Stonožka in the original folk costumes on the portable dance platform.

After the Slovak anthem, Ján Longauer, on behalf of the Community, had greeted all the gathered guests and extended his warm welcome to Dr. Igor Bartho, Slovak Ambassador to Australia and Honorary Consul of SR Ing. Milan Neklapil and invited them to address the gathered crowd. After both speeches Ján had praised all Slovak families and individuals for their selfless contribution to the Slovak Day preparations and invited all countrymen to join him to the feast of our traditional gourmet meals and jovial festivities. These jovial festivities continued late into the afternoon while many children and their parents have also enjoyed a cooling dip in the Colo River.

We are already looking forward to celebrating the 43rd instalment of the Slovak Day with all of you at Bielany on the Colo River next November.