138th Birthday of Gen. Dr. Milan Rastislav Štefánik

Košariská, the Ministry of Defense of the Slovak Republic, the MRŠtefánika Museum and the ECAV Košariská - Priepasné Church Organize an event on the occasion of the 138th anniversary of the birth of Gen. Milan Rastislav Štefánik, one of the main actors of the Czechoslovak Republic, whose 100th anniversary is celebrating this year.

The event will be held on the birthday of this prominent person on Saturday 21 July 2018 in his native village of Košariská. The celebration begins at 13.00 h by laying gulls and flowers in front of the birthplace of Milan Rastislav Štefánik in the presence of the honorary unit and military music of the Ministry of Defense of the Slovak Republic. After the ceremony, the PhDr. Ferdinand Vrábela "The dream fulfilled - Milan Rastislav Štefánik and the emergence of Czechoslovakia" and professional lectures on topics connected with the founding of the Czechoslovak Republic. During 5 pm, participants will be able to visit the Milan Rastislav Štefánik Museum, where they will meet Štefánik himself or his parents during the scenic tours.

A beautiful first-mood atmosphere will enhance the ride of historic vehicles and in the evening the performance of the MELODY GENTLEMAN musical band associated with dance entertainment. More information about the festival is available on the attached poster and on the website of Košariská .