+421 Foundation promotes education and cultural awareness about Slovakia by introducing Slovakia's creative resources to the world. (www.plus421.org)

1. SLOVAK GLASS &
FASHION FANTASY
IN BEIRUT, LEBANON 2011
SLOVAK GLASS AND FASHION
FANTASY, BEIRUT 2011
Slovakian glass artists and fashion
designers had a unique opportunity to
present their work at the exquisite,
newly renovated historical center of
Beirut, the luxurious venue of Solidere -
Jewelelry Souk. This prestigious
multifunctional, shopping facility of
Beirut Souks hosted the "Slovak Glass
& Fashion Fantasy", a presentational
event of the +421 Foundation, in
partnership with the Embassy of
Slovakia to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon
on October 7, 2011.
www.solidere.com
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2. The glass exhibit will be on view until October 16, All proceeds from the evening
2011 and is partially supported by the Ministry of were donated to the Plus421
Culture of Slovakia. Foundation to support diverse
cultural programing and emerging
Slovakian artists.
Slovakia presented its art and culture
in such capacious format for the first
time in the Middle East. Project
"Slovak Glass&Fashion Fantasy"
encompassed inspiring articles of
artistic, decorative, and utility glass.
Guests had an opportunity to view
inimitable glass art collections by
prominent Slovakian artists selected
by Nova Gallery, Bratislava. The
evening culminated with a fashion
show by Nerocco Studio (Kristina
Schreiberova and Eva Groh) from
Bratislava and their glass inspired
fashion and lifestyle designs showed
by Slovakian beauties - finalists of the
Miss Slovakia 2011 pageant. Soloists
of the "Magic Spurs" formation,
Miroslava Tuzinska, Peter Živner and
Matus Krippel, performed a fusion of
Slovak traditional folklore and modern
dance followed by a ruffle, live auction,
and an after-party with refreshments.
The aim of this event was to expose influential audiences to the cultural, intellectual and social richness of Slovakia. The continued goal, through awareness, was
embraced by creating opportunities for collaboration amongst artists, designers, and performers; ultimately prompting to explore and encourage innovative
partnerships between leaders from various public and private sectors of Slovakia and Lebanon. The event organizers utilized this project also as a promotion of
Slovakia's wonderful healing spas, especially the renowned Health Spa Piestany, and thus stimulate the influx of tourists from Middle East.

3. connecting cultures...
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4. SPONSORS
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT US AT sponsorship@plus421.org.

5. No act of kindness,
however small, is ever wasted.
Aesop, Greek Fable Writer
The +421 Foundation pursues a
mission of enhancing relations
between Slovakia and the world
by showcasing the cultural
richness of Slovakia to
international audiences, and by
creating opportunities for
mutually beneficial interactions
among Slovak and foreign
interests in the cultural sphere
!
and beyond. The name of the
organization derives from the
international telephone calling
code for Slovakia, which is
+421.
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