Humanity in action, creativity, selflessness, unreserved love and sincere giving to those who need it most. It was in this spirit that the seventeenth Diplomatic Bazaar, symbolically named "Humanity Connects Worlds", took place yesterday.
This year, as in previous years, the event brought together a large number of representatives of institutions and companies, while 31 embassies exhibited delicacies and handicrafts at their stands.
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This year, as in previous years, the "Vijesti" team also had its own stand, displaying various homemade specialties - cakes, savory specialties, fasting sweets, muffins...
Journalist at "Vijesti" television Miljana Dašić She said that "the team prepared a lot of treats, and that it was very nice to participate."
"This year, again, funds are being collected for humanitarian purposes, mainly for children and schools. Last year, as every year, this bazaar shows how ready people are to work together to help those in great need with beautiful things. Everything is going well for us. Maybe muffins are going well for us the most," said Dašić.
Journalists from the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN) also joined "Vijesti" in this humanitarian event.
CIN's newspaper Andrea Perišić She said they had prepared cookies, pizza rolls, and candy.
"The attendance was great. Events like this are very important, because their purpose and goal is to help those who really need it. We hope that there will be more such opportunities in Montenegro," she said.
Shopping center manager Zorica Mušković Pavicevic She wished the bazaar a success. She also emphasized that this tradition is greatly supported by numerous companies and embassies.
"As well as volunteers. Over the past years, it has become an event aimed at raising funds for institutions, organizations and individuals in need," she said.
President of the International Women's Club Jana Cvijic Rodic She said that this is an event that aims to put humanity into action.
“No one ever became poor by giving,” she said.
She emphasized that every donation and smile contributes to a greater and noble mission. She said that "only by working together can we succeed," and that they are helping elementary schools again this year.
"We are also helping the 'Mirko Srzentić' elementary school in Petrovac and the 'Džafer Nikočević' elementary school in Gusinje."
She said that every activity of the International Women's Club is inspired by love.
"One of the greatest virtues is to overcome vanity - to say 'we' instead of 'I'. Last year we raised close to 60.000 euros," said Cvijić Rodić.
The first lady of Montenegro Milena Milatović She said that she was very pleased to be at the event again. She emphasized that this is an event that unites and connects, as well as a testimony that cultural diversity is our greatest asset.
"Diversity is woven into our identity, and the relationship towards others and those who are different is part of our cultural heritage," said Milatović.
She added that the bazaar opens the door to the holiday spirit. She thanked everyone for their presence, which contributed to making it a place of humanity.
The organizer of the bazaar is the International Women's Club, and all the money, they announced, will be donated to the UNICEF project "Joining forces for a better tomorrow" to support children with developmental disabilities and their families, two elementary schools: Elementary School 'Džafer Nikočević' in Gusinje and Elementary School 'Mirko Srzentić' in Petrovac, the Children's Hospital Podgorica, the nephrology department at the Clinical Center (children), as well as an animal shelter.
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