Where Is Melania Trump From? First Lady Honored At Slovenian All-Male Sausage Party With FLOTUS Chocolates
Melania Trump may not live in Washington, D.C. just yet, but her home country of Slovenia has already begun honoring the new first lady, who has proven to be one of the nation's most famous exports to date. The small central European country has strategically branded itself to emphasize its relation to the Trumps, offering tourists "first lady" products like wines, cakes, chocolates and meat as well as local festivities honoring the former model and native Slovenian.
The first lady's former hometown recently hosted its Salamiada festival, a male-only celebration held in a public square, complete with sausage and beer. The annual celebration typically ends with the male party-goers receiving strip teases at local bars.
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This year, the event reportedly featured Trump-related goods as well, including first lady-themed chocolate bars wrapped in black and gold packaging. Each square of chocolate featured edible chunks of golden flakes.
Trump’s hometown in Slovenia has proven at least somewhat unified in their support of the first lady and President Donald Trump, holding a celebration on election night following the Republican’s electoral upset victory against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
But some locals say the first lady theme has become a bit of a nuisance for those living in the region.
"There are 'First Lady’ tours now," Rok Petancic, manager overseeing the Grad Sevnica castle, said in an interview with Independent published Friday. "Sometimes it’s a little bit bothering. Too many people in a bus to see the house."
Unfortunately for Slovenians excited by Melania Trump’s new role, the hometown love doesn’t seem to be quite reciprocated. The first lady reportedly ordered her lawyers to have all businesses and other operations in the region cease the use of her image and the Trump name.
Not to mention, Trump likes to stay fit by eating healthy and abstaining from alcohol, so it isn’t likely she’d enjoy pairing Slovenian "first lady" wine and cake.
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