TRADITIONAL EASTER HUMANITARIAN BAZAAR OF HANDCRAFTS OF WOMEN REFUGEES OPENED TODAY UNDER AUSPICES OF HRH CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE FOUNDATION

Belgrade, 26 March 2009 – Traditional Easter humanitarian bazaar of handcrafts of women refugees, which is held under auspices of HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation, opened today at “Progres” Gallery in Knez Mihajlova Street in Belgrade. The Bazaar was officially opened by Mr. Vladimir Cucic, Commissioner for Refugees of Serbia, in the presence of guests from state institutions, diplomatic corps, representatives of cultural and public life of Belgrade. The Bazaar will be open for visitors every day from 10 am to 8 pm, until Saturday 28 March.

HRH Crown Princess Katherine, who couldn’t be at the opening due to obligations abroad, in her letter to exhibitors and guests said “This is an extraordinary exhibition, where you will enjoy beautiful Serbian traditional handcrafts, made by skilful hands of these brave and very creative women, who preserve their hope through these difficult times, and by hard and honest work support their families. Also, you can buy a souvenir for your loved ones, and make them happy for holiday season, helping these women and their families along the way.”

There are over 60 exhibitors at the Bazaar this year, from associations of refugees and internally displaced persons, associations of people with mental developmental problems, special schools for children with problems in mental development.

All proceeds from the Humanitarian Easter Bazaar will go to women refugees and their families, associations and special schools. HRH Crown Princess Katherine Foundation cordially invites everyone to visit the Bazaar and support this humanitarian action while buying handcrafts.