THE FAIR LOV OPENED HEARTS FOR NATURE

“The fair Hunt 2009 is another successful event which the fair organiser Pomurski sejem dedicates to the protection of nature and presentation of organisations which are close to outdoor activities. Primarily, these are hunters, fishermen, horse and dog lovers, mountaineers, speleologists and others. With its 10,000 visitors the fair enhanced the belief that trade organisations do not only need a fair offering equipment, gear and kit for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, but also technical encounters and personal interaction on friendly basis.
The purpose of this fair, organised by Pomurski sejem, is not to seek commercial effects, but to promote protection of natural environment together with everything such environment can offer if the activities are nature-friendly. Namely, we are aware that there is no agriculture and other economic activities without preserving the nature and the symbiosis of all its inhabitants and users. Therefore, Hunt 2009 was intended to all who respect nature, and we, the fair organiser, hope to see more of them at the future fair events in Gornja Radgona, as well as in general. The representatives of chamber and educational institutions and regulators have promised to prepare themselves even better for the 2011 fair, and we as the organiser promise to insist on our mission of responsible interaction with nature and preservation of pristine environment.“

Janez Erjavec, Director of Pomurski sejem during the conclusion of the fair LOV 2009, in Gornja Radgona on 19 April 2009

2009 ID CARD

- Exhibition space total – 6,800m2
- Exhibition halls 5,100m2
- Outdoor exhibition space – 1,700m2
- Number of exhibitors – 140
- Participating countries – 15
- Number of visitors – 10,000

INTERACTION WITH NATURE

The biannual International Fair of Hunting, Fishing, Tourism and Outdoor Activities, LOV in Gornja Radgona, taking place from April 17 – 19 offered equipment, gear, clothing and shoes for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, fishing and hunting tourism, gift programme, weapons, ammunition, optics, fitting for dog lovers, expert literature and - as a novelty - equipment for horse breeding and riding.

The Slovenian Hunters' Association, the Slovenian Fishing Association, Centre for Promotion and Acceleration of Sports Fishing and Sports Tourism - Racoon d.o.o., Slovenian Association of Mountaineers, Slovenian Association of Falconers and for the Protection of Birds of Pray, G2O d.o.o. – Danijel Gospić, and the Speleological Association Planina in partnership with Pomurski sejem prepared interesting professional exhibitions and consultations. Their emphasis was on the symbiosis of nature and man, protection of environment and education of youth, in accordance with the motto of the fair “Under the Spell of Nature”.
The official opening of the fair on Friday, April 17, was followed by the press conference of the Slovenian Hunting Association at which its organisational structure and publishing activities were introduced.

Saturday, April 18, was under the sign of dog fanciers with National Show of Hunting Dogs of all breeds – CAC, and the Slovenian Agility Championship with international participation. Professionally high-profile was the symposium on the topic fishing tourism and fish hatchery, with participation of renowned national and international experts.
The consultation on Sunday addressing hogs rooting of highland pastures and lowland meadows resulted in some concrete suggestions on reducing the damages.
Through all days of the fair, interaction of experts, colleagues and friends of nature continued at the presentation of carriages and rides for visitors, donkey and pony riding for children, demonstration of horseshoeing and horse care, horse march, knights games, demonstration of safe driving with all-terrain vehicles, presentation of falconry, appearances of hunting horn ensembles and choirs, exhibition of photos presenting the life of ibex in the Triglav National Park, commented presentation of hunting dogs, fishing competition in bait throwing, party with music and comedy programme of Radio Maxi, deer troating imitation, competition in the cooking of hunting stew, fish and mushroom soup … You are kindly invited to call out and sing to the nature at the 2011 LOV fair together with us!

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Detailed information:
Jana Dimec, Project Leader
telephone: +386 2/ 564 2 116, fax: +386 2/564 160
e-mail: jana.dimec@pomurski-sejem.si
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