HRH CROWN PRINCESS KATHERINE OPENED TRADITIONAL “OPLENAC GRAPE PICKING” FESTIVAL

Topola, 9 October 2009 – HRH Crown Princess Katherine opened today traditional 46th “Oplenac Grape Picking” Festival in Oplenac, near Topola. Many distinguished guests were present at the opening ceremony, among whom HRH Prince Vladimir and HRH Princess Brigitte, His Grace Bishop of Sumadija Jovan and His Grace retired Bishop of Alaska Nikolaj, H.E. Ms. Denise de Hauwere, Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. Dragan Jovanovic, President of Topola Municipality and Mr. Miladin Gavrilovic, Director of King Peter I Foundation.

HRH Crown Princess Katherine expressed her pleasure that this important touristic and cultural festival has gathered so many participants and guests this year, and added: “I am very happy that HM King Peter I’s Foundation is taking part in this important event. This Foundation was among first projects that HM late King Peter I of Serbia has started, and it is still very much alive for the benefit of this region and whole of Serbia”.

After opening ceremony was over, the ceremonial procession of all participants was organized through the City of Topola.