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 programme took place over three days in central Sarajevo as part of the European Goodwill Tour. After worsening weather moved the ceremony indoors, musicians in traditional Bosnian clothing entertained guests. The music included sevdalinka, a form of traditional urban singing added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list in 2024.
Inside the tent, visitors explored 19 subjects from The Scientology Handbook, covering communication, parenting, learning and challenges in everyday life. The programme combined educational materials with supervised demonstrations and opportunities for participation. Sessions on Scientology assists, religious techniques intended to provide spiritual comfort rather than medical treatment, attracted particular attention. 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. For the Volunteer Ministers, this was not their first experience assisting communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following the severe floods of 2014, Scientology volunteers assisted families with clearing flood-damaged buildings and restoring essential facilities, including work at a flooded farm in Kopanica.
Developed in the mid-1970s by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, the Volunteer Ministers programme combines practical education with humanitarian assistance. It forms part of the Church of Scientology's international community service activities.
Ivan Arjona, representing the Church of Scientology before European and international institutions, linked the initiative to the importance of mutual understanding and community participation. "Sarajevo's history and cultural traditions remind us that helping news eurovita others begins with respect for the people and communities around us," he said.
Following the exhibition, volunteers delivered another workshop for a local cultural association. 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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