Marjutka Hafner, president of the Slovene national UNESCO Commission, honorary sponsor of 24th Folkart: “I am from Ljubljana, but I turn into a Maribor citizen during Lent. Besides protecting the material heritage, Unesco’s mission also includes cultural heritage of people from all over the world. Lent and Folkart is a program that helps preserving the tradition and bringing different cultures together. We are happy and proud that the Slovene national UNESCO Commission is this year’s honorary sponsor of Folkart.”
JayReaper, Dope D.O.D., Mladina stage X Creative Underground: “Maribor is in the hip hop game! This was one of the craziest concerts so far. The crowd was amazing and the scenery was unforgettable, it was crazy. Motherfuckers love you! You will see us again for sure.”
Tomaž Kavčič, Sladolent chef from Restavracija pri Lojzetu restaurant: “One of the best things in the world is the feeling you get when you come into a city you don’t live in and still feel like home. I always had that feeling in Maribor, especially this year, when Festival Lent is the centre of culture and culinary events.”
Feather, S.A.R.S., Večer stage: "It seems that S.A.R.S. and Maribor have a special connection. It’s one love ... "
Dhafer Youssef, Jazzlent: "it is great to be here at a great festival, with a great band and a great audience!"
Danijel Černe, Terrafolk, Spiegel tent: "Lent is something special, if you compare it with other festivals around the globe. Usually, you don’t get to hang out and have a drink with the director and chat. I hope this atmosphere will last for a very long time here in Maribor, since it truly is something else.”
Kiril Džajkovski, Večer stage: "The concert was great because of the atmosphere and the audience. The energy was excellent and the communication with the crowd was very much alive.”