ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Prekmurje Slovenes

Alright kiddo, let's learn about Prekmurje Slovenes!

Do you know Slovenia? It's a beautiful country in Europe with lots of mountains and forests. Well, Prekmurje is a part of Slovenia that is in the northeast corner, near Hungary.

Now, within Slovenia, there are different groups of Slovenes. One of those groups is the Prekmurje Slovenes. They are special because they have their own language and culture, just like how some people in different parts of the world speak different languages and have different traditions.

The Prekmurje Slovenes are proud of their heritage and have been around for a very long time. They started living in the region of Prekmurje over 1,000 years ago! They have their own folk music, dances, and even traditional clothing.

But even though they have their own language and culture, they are still part of Slovenia and part of the bigger Slovene community. People from all over Slovenia come to visit Prekmurje to learn about this unique group of Slovenes.

So that's a little bit about the Prekmurje Slovenes, kiddo! They are a special group of people who have their own language and culture, and they are part of the beautiful country of Slovenia.