MOBA 2006 RECEPTION AT THE ROYAL PALACE

Belgrade 18 August 2006 – HRH Crown Prince Alexander II held a reception today in The Royal Palace at Dedinje for the organizers and participants of this year’s “Moba 2006”. The reception was also in the presence of His Grace Bishop Lavrentije of Šabac and Valjevo, Mr. Kosta Pavlović the representative of “Moba” and a member of the organizing committee.

“Moba” is organized and under the patronage of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the Serbian Government, and its goal is to gather the youth (high school and university students), both from the Diaspora and from our country.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II expressed his pleasure that this event has become a tradition and is welcomed not only in our country but in the Diaspora as well. In his address to the participants, the Crown Prince emphasized the importance of the connection between the motherland and Diaspora and he added:

“Although you are living all around the world, you should not forget Serbia. This is the where your roots are, and that is important. Please give the world what is best from the homeland, and bring to Serbia what is best in the world. Everybody is looking at you as our representatives. That is a great responsibility. Make your motherland proud of you”, said the Crown Prince to the participants of “Moba”.

The president of the organization committee of “Moba” His Grace Bishop Lavrentije of Šabac and Valjevo greeted the visitors and thanked His Royal Highness for the traditional hospitality and for hosting this year’s participants of “Moba”.

The Participants of “Moba” where given a tour of The Royal Compound after the reception.