Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bring Practical Workshops and Bosnian Music to Sarajevo
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Bring Practical Workshops and Bosnian Music to Sarajevo
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Sevdalinka performances and community education accompanied the opening of the first Scientology Volunteer Ministers exhibition in Sarajevo. The three-day event brought residents together in the city centre as part of the European Goodwill Tour. The opening ceremony was relocated inside the exhibition tent because of rain, where local performers presented traditional songs. The music included sevdalinka, a Bosnian folk tradition recognised by UNESCO in 2024.
The educational displays introduced the public to 19 subjects from The Scientology Handbook, covering communication, parenting, learning and challenges in everyday life. Visitors could complement the exhibition panels with guided exercises and short instructional films. Sessions on Scientology assists, techniques presented as a form of spiritual support, generated considerable interest among participants. According to organisers, 13 visitors reported applying what they learned with family members.
The exhibition concluded a Bosnian itinerary that began on 6 June 2026 and included an extended stay in Mostar. The programme also has an earlier humanitarian connection with the country. Following the severe floods of 2014, Scientology volunteers participated in cleanup and recovery activities in affected communities, including work at a flooded farm in Kopanica.
Created by Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard in the 1970s, the Volunteer Ministers programme supports educational activities and assistance during disasters. It forms part of the Church of Scientology's international community service activities.
Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology's representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, linked the initiative to human dignity, mutual respect and civic responsibility. "Sarajevo's history and cultural traditions remind us that helping others begins with respect for the people and communities around us," he said.
After the eu news now public exhibition, a local cultural group hosted an additional Volunteer Ministers workshop. The organisers reported additional interest in holding a similar session for more residents. The tour completed its Bosnian activities on 8 October 2026.
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